Temple vs Oklahoma Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 1

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Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
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  • Oklahoma is a -42.5 point favorite vs. Temple
  • Temple vs. Oklahoma Total(Over/Under): 59.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN

The Temple Owls 0-0 visit Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium to take on the Oklahoma Sooners 0-0 on Aug. 30 in Norman, OK. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT.

Oklahoma is a betting favorite in Week 1, with the spread sitting at -42.5 (-110).

The Temple vs. Oklahoma Over/Under is 59.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Temple+42.5 -11059.5 -110+
Oklahoma -42.5 -11059.5 -110+

Temple vs Oklahoma Prediction:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Oklahoma will win this game with 95.0% confidence.

Temple vs Oklahoma Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Temple will cover the spread with 79.3% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Temple and Oklahoma, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Temple has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games (+6.10 Units / 65% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+3.10 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the Game Total Under in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 4 games (+1.75 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 2 of their last 4 games (+1.05 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games (+8.85 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 9 games (+5.85 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Oklahoma have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+5.65 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games (+5.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+5.00 Units / 1% ROI)

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

Best Temple Player Prop Bets Today

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

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

Best Oklahoma Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Gavin Sawchuk has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 86% ROI)
  • Andrel Anthony has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 87% ROI)
  • Nic Anderson has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Jalil Farooq has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 4 of his last 6 games (+1.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Jackson Arnold has hit the TD Passes Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 67% ROI)

Temple Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Temple was 3-9 against the spread last college football season (-6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • Temple was 2-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.95 Units / -43.43% ROI
  • Temple was 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Temple was 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI

Oklahoma Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Oklahoma is 8-5 against the spread this college football season (+2.45 Units / 17.07% ROI).

  • Oklahoma was 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.35 Units / 0.72% ROI
  • Oklahoma was 8-5 when betting the Over for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI
  • Oklahoma was 5-8 when betting the Under for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI

Temple: Keys to the Game vs. Oklahoma

Temple is winless (0-11) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .432

Temple was winless (0-5) when their opponent committed less than 60 yards in penalties in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .505

Temple was winless (0-1) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .463

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

Oklahoma: Keys to the Game vs. Temple

Oklahoma was 6-1 (.857) when they have committed less than 60 yards in penalties in the 2023 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .410

Oklahoma is 8-5 (.615) when not losing a fumble since the 2022 season– T-37th-best in FBS; Average: .509

Oklahoma is 9-4 (.600) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2022 season– T-10th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .393

Oklahoma is 14-6 (.700) when passing for more than 200 yards since the 2022 season– 18th-best in FBS; Average: .494

Matchup Notes for Temple vs. Oklahoma

Oklahoma’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 14.6% of 453 attempts last season — T-9th-best among FBS offenses. Temple’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.5% of attempts last season — 4th-best among NonP5 defenses.

Oklahoma’s WRs gained 3,697 yards on 248 receptions (14.9 YPR) last season — 4th-best among Big 12 WRs. Temple’s defense allowed 13.9 Yards Per Reception last season — T-9th-worst among FBS defenses.

Oklahoma’s WRs gained 3,697 yards on 248 receptions (14.9 YPR) last season — 4th-best among Big 12 WRs. Temple’s defense allowed 15.1 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — 9th-worst among FBS defenses.

Temple’s QBs threw for 3,320 passing yards in 12 games (276.7 YPG) last season — 22nd-best among FBS teams. Oklahoma’s defense allowed 250.8 passing yards per game last season — 23rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Temple’s offense has thrown for 6,533 passing yards in 24 games (272.2 YPG) since the 2022 season — 22nd-best among FBS offenses. Oklahoma’s defense has allowed 262.2 passing yards per game since the 2022 season — 8th-worst among FBS defenses.

Temple’s QBs threw for 3,320 passing yards in 12 games (276.7 YPG) last season — 22nd-best among FBS teams. Oklahoma’s defense allowed 250.8 passing yards per game last season — 5th-worst among Big 12 defenses.

Temple Offensive Stats & Trends

Temple’s QBs threw for 3,320 passing yards in 12 games (276.7 YPG) last season — 22nd-best among FBS teams. Oklahoma’s defense allowed 250.8 passing yards per game last season — 23rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Temple’s offense has thrown for 6,533 passing yards in 24 games (272.2 YPG) since the 2022 season — 22nd-best among FBS offenses. Oklahoma’s defense has allowed 262.2 passing yards per game since the 2022 season — 8th-worst among FBS defenses.

Temple’s QBs threw for 3,320 passing yards in 12 games (276.7 YPG) last season — 22nd-best among FBS teams. Oklahoma’s defense allowed 250.8 passing yards per game last season — 5th-worst among Big 12 defenses.

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

Temple’s TEs had 86 receptions in 12 games (7.2 per game) last season — best among FBS TEs. Oklahoma’s defense allowed 20.7 receptions per game last season — 4th-worst among Big 12 defenses.

Oklahoma Offensive Stats & Trends

Oklahoma TEs have averaged 22.2 yards per reception (111 yards/5 catches) on 3rd and long since the 2022 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.3

Oklahoma TEs have averaged 25.6 yards per reception (128 yards/5 catches) with over 10 yards to go since the 2022 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.3

Oklahoma WRs have averaged 19.1 receptions per game (248/13) since the 2022 season– best among SEC Teams; Average: 13.4

Oklahoma WRs have averaged 21.7 yards per reception (304 yards/14 catches) with over 10 yards to go since the 2022 season– best among Big 12 Teams; Average: 14.5

Oklahoma’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 14.6% of 453 attempts last season — T-9th-best among FBS offenses. Temple’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.5% of attempts last season — 4th-best among NonP5 defenses.

Temple Owls Defensive Stats & Trends

Temple has no interceptions and 28 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9.7

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

Temple has no interceptions (89 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 37.8

Temple has allowed 5.3 touchdowns per interception (48 TDs allowed, and 9 INT) since the 2022 season– worst in FBS; Average: 1.9

Temple has allowed 5.3 touchdowns per interception (48 TDs allowed, and 9 INT) since the 2022 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0

Oklahoma Sooners Defensive Stats & Trends

Oklahoma sacked opposing QBs just once on 44 pass attempts in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 13.1

Oklahoma has allowed 9.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (366 yards / 38 touches) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 5.3

Oklahoma has averaged 1.31 interceptions per game (17/13) since the 2022 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 0.83

Oklahoma had 20 interceptions in the 2023 season– most in the SEC

Oklahoma has averaged 1.42 interceptions per game (37/26) since the 2022 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 0.84


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