Coastal Carolina vs Temple Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 3

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)
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  • Coastal Carolina is a -17.5 point favorite vs. Temple
  • Coastal Carolina vs. Temple Total(Over/Under): 51.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN+

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (2-0) visit Lincoln Financial Field to take on the Temple Owls (0-2) on Sep. 14 in Philadelphia, PA. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00pm EDT.

Coastal Carolina is a betting favorite in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -17.5 (-110).

The Coastal Carolina vs. Temple Over/Under is 51.5 total points.

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Coastal Carolina vs. Temple Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Coastal Carolina-17.5 -11051.5 -110-900
Temple +17.5 -11051.5 -110+575

Coastal Carolina vs Temple Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Coastal Carolina will win this game with 89.4% 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 Coastal Carolina and Temple, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Coastal Carolina vs Temple Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Coastal Carolina will cover the spread with 65.7% 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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  • Coastal Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 away games (+5.45 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Coastal Carolina has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 away games (+5.35 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Coastal Carolina have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Coastal Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 7 away games (+2.35 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Coastal Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+6.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the Game Total Over in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.95 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 2 of their last 4 games at home (+1.25 Units / 31% ROI)

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

Best Coastal Carolina Player Prop Bets Today

  • Braydon Bennett has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Jameson Tucker has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Ethan Vasko has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Ethan Vasko 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)

Coastal Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Coastal Carolina is 2-0 against the spread this college football season (+2 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • Coastal Carolina is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.5 Units / 150% ROI
  • Coastal Carolina is 2-0 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • Coastal Carolina is 0-2 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI

Temple Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Temple is 0-2 against the spread this college football season (-2.2 Units / -100% ROI).

  • Temple is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
  • Temple is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Temple is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Coastal Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. Temple

Coastal Carolina is 8-1 (.667) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-10th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .425

Coastal Carolina is 8-2 (.667) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-34th-best in FBS; Average: .517

Coastal Carolina is 6-3 (.667) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2023 season– T-33rd-best in FBS; Average: .496

Coastal Carolina is 6-2 (.750) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2023 season– T-8th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .495

Temple: Keys to the Game vs. Coastal Carolina

Temple is winless (0-6) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .508

Temple is winless (0-11) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .429

Temple is 1-7 (.125) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .418

Temple is winless (0-2) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .517

Matchup Notes for Coastal Carolina vs. Temple

Temple has averaged just 9.3 yards after the catch this season — 18th-worst among FBS skill players. Coastal Carolina’s defense has allowed 14.2 RAC this season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.

Coastal Carolina’s RBs have just 2.5 receiving yards per game this season — 8th-worst among FBS RBs. Temple’s defense has allowed just 136.5 receiving yards per game this season — 31st-best among FBS defenses.

Coastal Carolina has 23 receptions in 2 games (just 11.5 per game) this season — T-14th-worst among FBS skill players. Temple’s defense has allowed just 12.5 receptions per game this season — T-16th-best among FBS defenses.

Coastal Carolina’s RBs has 1 receptions in 2 games (just 0.5 per game) this season — T-2nd-worst among FBS RBs. Temple’s defense has allowed just 12.5 receptions per game this season — T-16th-best among FBS defenses.

Coastal Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends

Coastal Carolina QBs have 19 completions for 20 or more yards on 3rd down since the 2023 season– T-most among FBS Teams

Coastal Carolina WRs have averaged 25.3 yards per reception (304 yards/12 catches) with 7-10 yards to go this season– 3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 14.1

Coastal Carolina RBs have carried the ball 22 times in close and late situations this season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams

Coastal Carolina WRs have averaged 21.5 yards per reception (409 yards/19 catches) this season– 6th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.5

Coastal Carolina Skill Players have averaged 24.3 yards per reception (316 yards/13 catches) with 7-10 yards to go this season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.7

Temple Offensive Stats & Trends

Temple TEs have been targeted 6.4 times per game (89/14) in the 2nd half since the 2023 season– highest among FBS Teams; Average: 2.5

Temple TEs have been targeted 11.9 times per game (167/14) since the 2023 season– highest among FBS Teams; Average: 4.7

Temple RBs have rushed for 4 TDs on 267 carries (66.8 Carries Per TD) since the 2023 season– 3rd-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.9

Temple TEs have picked up first downs on 20 receptions in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams

Temple TEs have been targeted 73 times in the 4th quarter since the 2022 season– most among FBS Teams

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Defensive Stats & Trends

Coastal Carolina has forced 5 fumbles this season– T-3rd-most in FBS

Coastal Carolina has forced 5 fumbles this season– 2nd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams

Coastal Carolina has allowed 13 TDs in close and late situations since the 2023 season– 2nd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams

Coastal Carolina has allowed 12 TD passes in close and late situations since the 2022 season– T-4th-most in FBS

Coastal Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on just 72 of 532 rushing attempts (14% TFL%) since the 2023 season– T-29th-worst in FBS; Average: 16%.

Temple Owls Defensive Stats & Trends

Temple has allowed 10.7 touchdowns per interception (32 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) since the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 1.8

Temple has allowed 10.7 touchdowns per interception (32 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) since the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0

Temple has intercepted 3 of 365 attempts (121.7 pass attempts per int.) since the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 36.5

Temple has no interceptions (96 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 37.4

Temple has intercepted 3 of 365 attempts (121.7 pass attempts per int.) since the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 38.0


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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.