Temple vs Navy Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 2

Navy fullback Daba Fofana runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Navy and Tulsa, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. Navy won 53-21.
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  • Navy is a -12.5 point favorite vs. Temple
  • Temple vs. Navy Total(Over/Under): 43.5 points
  • TV Channel: CBSSN

The Temple Owls 0-1 visit Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium to take on the Navy Midshipmen 1-0 on Sep. 7 in Annapolis, MD. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.

Navy is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-110).

The Temple vs. Navy Over/Under is 43.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Temple+12.5 -11043.5 -110+400
Navy -12.5 -11043.5 -110-550

Temple vs Navy Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Navy will win this game with 83.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

Temple vs Navy Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Navy will cover the spread with 51.1% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Temple and Navy and key player performances this season.


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          Temple: Keys to the Game vs. Navy

          Temple is 1-13 (.071) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2022 season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: .511

          Temple was winless (0-3) when their opponent committed less than 60 yards in penalties in the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .506

          Temple is 1-7 (.125) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2022 season– 3rd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .505

          Temple is 1-16 (.059) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays since the 2022 season– T-2nd-worst in FBS; Average: .395

          Navy: Keys to the Game vs. Temple

          Navy is winless (0-3) when making less than 3 explosive runs in a game since the 2022 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .221

          Navy is 3-7 (.273) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2022 season– T-22nd-worst in FBS; Average: .497

          Navy is 3-10 (.231) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2022 season– T-25th-worst in FBS; Average: .401

          Navy was 4-6 (.333) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-31st-worst in FBS; Average: .542

          Matchup Notes for Temple vs. Navy

          Navy’s RBs averaged 12.5 yards after the catch last season — 3rd-best among FBS RBs. Temple’s defense allowed 13.8 RAC last season — 6th-worst among FBS defenses.

          Navy gained 1,124 yards on 80 receptions (14.0 YPR) last season — 15th-best among FBS skill players. Temple’s defense allowed 13.9 Yards Per Reception last season — T-9th-worst among FBS defenses.

          Navy’s QBs threw for 948 passing yards in 9 games (just 105.3 YPG) last season — 3rd-worst among FBS teams. Temple’s defense allowed 243.0 passing yards per game last season — 35th-worst among FBS defenses.

          Temple’s RBs had 0 rushing touchdowns per game last season — T-2nd-worst among FBS RBs. Navy’s defense has allowed just 1.0 rushing touchdowns per game last season — T-23rd-best among FBS defenses.

          Temple’s RBs had 39.5 receiving yards per game last season — 12th-best among FBS RBs. Navy’s defense allowed just 18.2 receiving yards per game to RBs last season — T-29th-best among FBS defenses.

          Temple’s RBs rushed for 1,025 yards on 235 carries (just 4.4 YPC) last season — T-25th-worst among FBS RBs. Navy’s defense allowed just 3.7 YPC last season — T-29th-best among FBS defenses.

          Temple Offensive Stats & Trends

          Temple TEs have been targeted 10.0 times per game (249/25) since the 2022 season– highest among FBS Teams; Average: 4.8

          Temple TEs have been targeted 5.3 times per game (132/25) in the 2nd half since the 2022 season– highest among FBS Teams; Average: 2.6

          Temple TEs were targeted 12.8 times per game (153/12) in the 2023 season– highest among FBS Teams; Average: 4.7

          Temple TEs were targeted 6.9 times per game (83/12) in the 2nd half in the 2023 season– highest among FBS Teams; Average: 2.5

          Temple TEs averaged 7.1 receptions per game (85/12) in the 2023 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 3.1

          Navy Offensive Stats & Trends

          Navy WRs have averaged just 2.6 receptions per game (65/25) since the 2022 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 13.0

          Navy RBs have 12 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter since the 2022 season– most among FBS Teams

          Navy Skill Players have been targeted 11.6 times per game (290/25) since the 2022 season– 3rd-lowest among FBS Teams; Average: 29.8

          Navy Skill Players have averaged just 5.6 receptions per game (141/25) since the 2022 season– 3rd-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 19.0

          Navy RBs had 13 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams

          Temple Owls Defensive Stats & Trends

          Temple intercepted 3 of 326 attempts (108.7 pass attempts per int.) in the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 37.2

          Temple has no interceptions and 32 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 9.5

          Temple allowed 9.0 touchdowns per interception (27 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) in the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 1.8

          Temple has allowed 5.8 touchdowns per interception (52 TDs allowed, and 9 INT) since the 2022 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 1.8

          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

          Navy Midshipmen Defensive Stats & Trends

          Navy has allowed a Completion Pct of 68% (73 completions/107 attempts) on 3rd and long since the 2022 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 54%

          Navy has allowed first downs on 40% of rush attempts on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 60%

          Navy has allowed 20 rushing TDs on 815 carries (40.8 Carries Per TD) since the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 23

          Navy has allowed first downs on 40% of rush attempts on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 60%

          Navy has allowed a Completion Pct of 68% (73 completions/107 attempts) on 3rd and long since the 2022 season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 56%


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