- Rutgers is a -8.5 point favorite vs. Temple
- Total (Over/Under): 44.5 points
- Watch the game on BTN
The Temple Owls visit SHI Stadium to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Sep. 9. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Piscataway.
Rutgers is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).
The Temple vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 44.5 total points.
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Temple vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 2
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Temple | +8.5 -105 | 44.5 -110 | +260 |
| Rutgers | -8.5 -115 | 44.5 -110 | -350 |
Temple vs Rutgers Prediction for Week 2
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Rutgers will win this game with 65.4% confidence.
Temple vs Rutgers Spread Prediction for Week 2
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Temple will cover the spread with 53% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Temple and Rutgers, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Temple Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Temple has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 4 away games (+6.50 Units / 162% ROI)
- Temple has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.55 Units / 41% ROI)
- Temple have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- Temple have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- Temple has hit the Team Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.85 Units / 49% ROI)
Rutgers Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 4 games at home (+4.85 Units / 109% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+4.05 Units / 72% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 3 of their last 4 games (+1.95 Units / 45% ROI)
- Rutgers have covered the 1Q Spread in 5 of their last 8 games (+1.85 Units / 21% ROI)
- Rutgers have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 7 games at home (+0.70 Units / 9% ROI)
Temple Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Temple is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Temple is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 27.03% ROI
- Temple is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Temple is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Rutgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rutgers is against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Rutgers is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- Rutgers is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
- Rutgers is when betting the Under for Units / ROI
Temple: Keys to the Game vs. Rutgers
Temple was winless (0-5) when allowing 200 or more passing yards in the 2022 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .459
Temple is 1-13 (.071) when making less than 5 explosive passes in a game since the 2021 season– tied for 9th-worst in FBS; Average: .409
Temple is 2-10 (.167) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2021 season– 13th-worst in FBS; Average: .449
Temple is 4-18 (.182) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2021 season– 14th-worst in FBS; Average: .451
Rutgers: Keys to the Game vs. Temple
Rutgers is winless (0-11) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays since the 2021 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .414
Rutgers is winless (0-9) when losing at least one fumble since the 2021 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .390
Rutgers is winless (0-11) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs since the 2021 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .372
Rutgers is winless (0-10) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2021 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .273
Matchup Notes for Temple vs. Rutgers
Rutgers’s offense has thrown for 4,102 passing yards in 25 games (just 164.1 YPG) since the 2021 season — ninth-worst among FBS offenses. Temple’s defense has allowed just 199.0 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — seventh-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers’s QBs has thrown for 4,334 passing yards in 25 games (just 173.4 YPG) since the 2021 season — ninth-worst among FBS teams. Temple’s defense has allowed just 199.0 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — fourth-best among NonP5 defenses.
Rutgers have just 156.6 receiving yards per game since the 2021 season — worst among Power 5 skill players. Temple’s defense has allowed just 186.4 receiving yards per game since the 2021 season — fourth-best among NonP5 defenses.
Temple’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 7.7% of 894 attempts since the 2021 season — tied for 10th-worst among FBS offenses. Rutgers’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.9% of attempts since the 2021 season — second-best among P5 defenses.
Temple’s offense threw for 3,213 passing yards in 12 games (267.8 YPG) in the 2022 season — 32nd-best among FBS offenses. Rutgers’s defense allowed just 215.5 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — 23rd-best among FBS defenses.
Temple’s RBs averaged just 6.4 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — 31st-worst among FBS RBs. Rutgers’s defense allowed just 10.9 RAC in the 2022 season — tied for 34th-best among FBS defenses.
Temple Offensive Stats & Trends
Temple’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 7.7% of 894 attempts since the 2021 season — tied for 10th-worst among FBS offenses. Rutgers’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.9% of attempts since the 2021 season — second-best among P5 defenses.
Temple’s offense threw for 3,213 passing yards in 12 games (267.8 YPG) in the 2022 season — 32nd-best among FBS offenses. Rutgers’s defense allowed just 215.5 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — 23rd-best among FBS defenses.
Temple’s RBs averaged just 6.4 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — 31st-worst among FBS RBs. Rutgers’s defense allowed just 10.9 RAC in the 2022 season — tied for 34th-best among FBS defenses.
Temple Skill Players have been targeted 9 times in short yardage situations this season– tied for most among FBS Teams
Temple’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 7.7% of 894 attempts since the 2021 season — tied for 10th-worst among FBS offenses. Rutgers’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.9% of attempts since the 2021 season — best among Big Ten defenses.
Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends
Rutgers’s offense has thrown for 4,102 passing yards in 25 games (just 164.1 YPG) since the 2021 season — ninth-worst among FBS offenses. Temple’s defense has allowed just 199.0 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — seventh-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers Skill Players have averaged just 8.5 yards per reception (609 yards/72 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2021 season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 11.9
Rutgers’s QBs has thrown for 4,334 passing yards in 25 games (just 173.4 YPG) since the 2021 season — ninth-worst among FBS teams. Temple’s defense has allowed just 199.0 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — fourth-best among NonP5 defenses.
Rutgers WRs have averaged just 8.9 yards per reception (400 yards/45 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2021 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 13.4
Rutgers WRs averaged just 6.8 yards per reception (89 yards/13 catches) in the 4th quarter in the 2022 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 13.2
Temple Owls Defensive Stats & Trends
Temple has no interceptions and 29 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– tied for worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 8.7
Temple allowed 5.2 touchdowns per interception (21 TDs allowed, and 4 INT) in the 2022 season– worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 1.9
Temple has allowed 4.6 touchdowns per interception (46 TDs allowed, and 10 INT) since the 2021 season– 3rd worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 2.0
Temple has allowed 4.6 touchdowns per interception (46 TDs allowed, and 10 INT) since the 2021 season– 4th worst in FBS; Average: 1.9
Temple has no interceptions (85 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: 37.7
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Defensive Stats & Trends
Rutgers has no interceptions (68 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 42.5
Rutgers has no interceptions and 19 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 10.4
Rutgers has tackled opponents for a loss on just 2 of 58 rushing attempts (3% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2021 season– 4th worst in FBS; Average: 11%.
Rutgers has allowed first downs on 12% of rush attempts in close and late situations since the 2021 season– best in FBS; Average: 22%
Rutgers tackled opponents for a loss on just 1 of 34 rushing attempts (3% TFL%) on 3rd and short in the 2022 season– 3rd worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 11%.
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