Army vs Temple Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 5

Temple Head Coach Stan Drayton looks towards the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
(AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
  • The Army is a -12.5 point favorite vs. Temple
  • The Army vs. Temple Total(Over/Under): 45.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN

The Army Black Knights (3-0) visit Lincoln Financial Field to take on the Temple Owls (1-3) on Sep. 26 in Philadelphia, PA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT.

Army is a betting favorite in Week 5, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-115).

The Army vs. Temple Over/Under is 45.5 total points.

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Army vs. Temple Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Army-12.5 -11545.5 -105-500
Temple +12.5 -10545.5 -115+375

Army vs Temple Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Army will win this game with 83.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Army and Temple, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Army vs Temple Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Temple will cover the spread with 52.6% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Army has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 away games (+8.60 Units / 191% ROI)
  • Army has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 away games (+7.00 Units / 152% ROI)
  • Army has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 2 of their last 4 away games (+3.40 Units / 73% ROI)
  • Army have covered the 1H Spread in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.90 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Army has hit the Game Total Under in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.90 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games (+7.00 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+0.95 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 2 of their last 5 games at home (+0.25 Units / 5% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Army players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Army Player Prop Bets Today

  • Bryson Daily has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Temple players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Temple Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Joquez Smith has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 80% ROI)

Temple: Keys to the Game vs. Army

Temple is 1-7 (.125) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– T-4th-worst in FBS; Average: .551

Temple is 2-10 (.167) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays since the 2023 season– T-14th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .361

Temple is 3-12 (.200) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the 2023 season– T-20th-worst in FBS; Average: .427

Temple is 1-11 (.083) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2023 season– T-4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .336

Matchup Notes for Army vs. Temple

Army’s QBs has thrown for 221 passing yards in 3 games (just 73.7 YPG) this season — 2nd-worst among FBS teams. Temple’s defense has allowed just 166.5 passing yards per game this season — 33rd-best among FBS defenses.

Army’s offense has thrown for 221 passing yards in 3 games (just 73.7 YPG) this season — 2nd-worst among FBS offenses. Temple’s defense has allowed just 166.5 passing yards per game this season — 33rd-best among FBS defenses.

Army has gained 221 yards on 15 receptions (14.7 YPR) this season — T-17th-best among FBS skill players. Temple’s defense has allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception this season — T-32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Army Offensive Stats & Trends

Army Skill Players have averaged just 5.0 receptions per game (15/3) this season– T-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 18.9

Army Skill Players have averaged just 6.4 receptions per game (96/15) since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 18.9

Army’s QBs has thrown for 221 passing yards in 3 games (just 73.7 YPG) this season — 2nd-worst among FBS teams. Temple’s defense has allowed just 166.5 passing yards per game this season — 33rd-best among FBS defenses.

Army WRs have been targeted 8.7 times per game (131/15) since the 2023 season– 3rd-lowest among FBS Teams; Average: 20.8

Army Skill Players have been targeted 8.3 times per game (25/3) this season– lowest among FBS Teams; Average: 29.4

Temple Offensive Stats & Trends

Temple TEs have been targeted 50 times in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams

Temple TEs have been targeted 11.0 times per game (176/16) since the 2023 season– highest among FBS Teams; Average: 4.7

Temple RBs have rushed for one TD on 31 carries in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 4.6

Temple TEs have caught 5 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

Temple RBs have rushed for 4 TDs on 315 carries (78.8 Carries Per TD) since the 2023 season– 3rd-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.8

Army Black Knights Defensive Stats & Trends

Army has not recorded a sack (100 pass attempts) this season– worst in FBS; Average: 15.1

Army has not recorded a sack (100 pass attempts) this season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 16.6

Army has allowed one rushing TD on 62 carries this season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 20

Army have yet to sack an opposing QBs (100 pass attempts) this season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 6%

Army did not tackle opponents for a loss on any of 13 rushing attempts last week– worst in FBS; Average: 15%.

Temple Owls Defensive Stats & Trends

Temple has allowed 8.8 touchdowns per interception (35 TDs allowed, and 4 INT) since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0

Temple has allowed 8.8 touchdowns per interception (35 TDs allowed, and 4 INT) since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 1.8

Temple has intercepted 4 of 430 attempts (107.5 pass attempts per int.) since the 2023 season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 36.3

Temple has no interceptions and 20 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 10.0

Temple intercepted 3 of 326 attempts (108.7 pass attempts per int.) in the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 36.7


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