- The East Carolina is a -7 point favorite vs. Temple
- The Temple vs. East Carolina Total (Over/Under): 48.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN+
The Temple Owls (2-5) visit Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium to take on the East Carolina Pirates (3-4) on Oct. 26 in Greenville, NC. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00pm EDT.
East Carolina is a betting favorite in Week 9, with the spread sitting at -7 (-110).
The Temple vs. East Carolina Over/Under is 48.5 total points.
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Temple vs. East Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Temple | +7 -110 | 48.5 -105 | +220 |
| East Carolina | -7 -110 | 48.5 -115 | -275 |
Temple vs East Carolina Prediction:
The winning team model predicts East Carolina will win this game with 70.5% 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 Temple and East Carolina, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Temple vs East Carolina Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Temple will cover the spread with 53.2% 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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Temple Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Temple has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
- Temple has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 3 of their last 5 away games (+1.90 Units / 35% ROI)
- Temple have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.55 Units / 5% ROI)
East Carolina Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- East Carolina has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games (+7.55 Units / 67% ROI)
- East Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 28% ROI)
- East Carolina has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+3.00 Units / 65% ROI)
- East Carolina have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.00 Units / 23% ROI)
- East Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
Temple Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Temple is 4-3 against the spread this college football season (+0.75 Units / 9.8% ROI).
- Temple is 2-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -26.67% ROI
- Temple is 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
- Temple is 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI
East Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record
East Carolina is 4-3 against the spread this college football season (+0.75 Units / 9.8% ROI).
- East Carolina is 2-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.45 Units / -50.57% ROI
- East Carolina is 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.06% ROI
- East Carolina is 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.75 Units / 9.8% ROI
Temple: Keys to the Game vs. East Carolina
Temple is 1-9 (.100) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2023 season– 7th-worst in FBS; Average: .444
Temple is 2-12 (.143) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs since the 2023 season– T-12th-worst in FBS; Average: .415
Temple is 4-14 (.222) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2023 season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .485
Temple is 2-9 (.182) when losing at least one fumble since the 2023 season– 14th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .418
East Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. Temple
East Carolina is 2-9 (.182) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2023 season– T-5th-worst in FBS; Average: .540
East Carolina is 1-8 (.111) when not forcing a fumble since the 2023 season– 6th-worst in FBS; Average: .478
East Carolina is winless (0-8) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .404
East Carolina is 1-11 (.083) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the 2023 season– 6th-worst in FBS; Average: .423
Matchup Notes for Temple vs. East Carolina
East Carolina’s WRs has averaged just 12.1 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 33rd-worst among FBS WRs. Temple’s defense has allowed 13.7 RAC to WRs since the 2023 season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.
East Carolina’s offense has thrown for 1,842 passing yards in 7 games (263.1 YPG) this season — 35th-best among FBS offenses. Temple’s defense has allowed just 168.6 passing yards per game this season — 5th-best among NonP5 defenses.
East Carolina’s RBs has rushed for 1,667 yards on 400 carries (just 4.2 YPC) since the 2023 season — T-9th-worst among FBS RBs. Temple’s defense have allowed 4.8 YPC since the 2023 season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.
Temple’s RBs has rushed for 1,513 yards on 363 carries (just 4.2 YPC) since the 2023 season — T-9th-worst among FBS RBs. East Carolina’s defense have allowed just 3.5 YPC since the 2023 season — T-22nd-best among FBS defenses.
Temple’s RBs has rushed for 1,513 yards on 363 carries (just 4.2 YPC) since the 2023 season — T-9th-worst among FBS RBs. East Carolina’s defense have allowed just 4.3 YPC to RBs since the 2023 season — T-23rd-best among FBS defenses.
Temple’s RBs has averaged just 6.1 yards after the catch this season — T-28th-worst among FBS RBs. East Carolina’s defense has allowed just 6.2 RAC to RBs this season — T-28th-best among FBS defenses.
Temple Offensive Stats & Trends
Temple RBs have rushed for 2 TDs on 43 carries (21.5 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 4.6
Temple TEs have caught 6 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– T-most among FBS Teams
Temple TEs were targeted 12.8 times per game (153/12) in the 2023 season– highest among FBS Teams; Average: 4.7
Temple’s RBs has rushed for 1,513 yards on 363 carries (just 4.2 YPC) since the 2023 season — T-9th-worst among FBS RBs. East Carolina’s defense have allowed just 3.5 YPC since the 2023 season — T-22nd-best among FBS defenses.
Temple’s RBs has rushed for 1,513 yards on 363 carries (just 4.2 YPC) since the 2023 season — T-9th-worst among FBS RBs. East Carolina’s defense have allowed just 4.3 YPC to RBs since the 2023 season — T-23rd-best among FBS defenses.
East Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends
East Carolina’s WRs has averaged just 12.1 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 33rd-worst among FBS WRs. Temple’s defense has allowed 13.7 RAC to WRs since the 2023 season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.
East Carolina’s offense has thrown for 1,842 passing yards in 7 games (263.1 YPG) this season — 35th-best among FBS offenses. Temple’s defense has allowed just 168.6 passing yards per game this season — 5th-best among NonP5 defenses.
East Carolina’s QBs has thrown for 1,842 passing yards in 7 games (263.1 YPG) this season — 35th-best among FBS teams. Temple’s defense has allowed just 168.6 passing yards per game this season — 16th-best among FBS defenses.
East Carolina’s RBs has rushed for 1,667 yards on 400 carries (just 4.2 YPC) since the 2023 season — T-9th-worst among FBS RBs. Temple’s defense have allowed 4.8 YPC since the 2023 season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.
East Carolina has averaged just 10.7 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-15th-worst among FBS skill players. Temple’s defense has allowed 12.9 RAC since the 2023 season — T-15th-worst among FBS defenses.
Temple Owls Defensive Stats & Trends
Temple has allowed 5.4 touchdowns per interception (38 TDs allowed, and 7 INT) since the 2023 season– 4th-worst in FBS; Average: 1.8
Temple has allowed 5.4 touchdowns per interception (38 TDs allowed, and 7 INT) since the 2023 season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0
Temple has no interceptions and 21 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9.8
Temple allowed 9.0 touchdowns per interception (27 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) in the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0
Temple has intercepted 7 of 504 attempts (72.0 pass attempts per int.) since the 2023 season– 6th-worst in FBS; Average: 36.4
East Carolina Pirates Defensive Stats & Trends
East Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on 26 of 112 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 15%.
East Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on 26 of 112 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.
East Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on 159 of 749 rushing attempts (21% TFL%) since the 2023 season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.
East Carolina has allowed 44.7 carries per game (313 carries / 7 games) this season– T-3rd-highest in FBS; Average: 35.2
East Carolina has allowed first downs on 40% of pass attempts on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 29%
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