Temple vs UTSA Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 13

UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor argues a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas State, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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  • UTSA is a -16.5 point favorite vs. Temple
  • Temple vs. UTSA Total (Over/Under): 55.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN2

The Temple Owls (3-7) visit Alamodome to take on the UTSA Roadrunners (5-5) on Nov. 22 in San Antonio, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST.

UTSA is a betting favorite in Week 13, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-110).

The Temple vs. UTSA Over/Under is 55.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Temple+16.5 -11055.5 -105+525
UTSA -16.5 -11055.5 -115-750

Temple vs UTSA Prediction:

The winning team model predicts UTSA will win this game with 88.0% 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 UTSA, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Temple vs UTSA Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UTSA will cover the spread with 60.0% 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 has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 3 of their last 5 away games (+1.90 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 10 games (+1.45 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the Game Total Over in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 3 of their last 6 games (+0.60 Units / 9% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.10 Units / 41% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • UTSA have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.60 Units / 20% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.55 Units / 21% ROI)

Temple Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Temple is 5-5 against the spread this college football season (-0.45 Units / -4.11% ROI).

  • Temple is 3-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -3 Units / -27.78% ROI
  • Temple is 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Temple is 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI

UTSA Against the Spread (ATS) Record

UTSA is 4-6 against the spread this college football season (-2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • UTSA is 4-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.8 Units / -6.64% ROI
  • UTSA is 6-3 when betting the Over for +2.7 Units / 24.55% ROI
  • UTSA is 3-6 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -32.73% ROI

Temple: Keys to the Game vs. UTSA

Temple is 2-11 (.154) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2023 season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .471

Temple is 3-14 (.176) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs since the 2023 season– T-11th-worst in FBS; Average: .413

Temple is 4-14 (.222) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– T-11th-worst in FBS; Average: .455

Temple is 5-16 (.238) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– 19th-worst in FBS; Average: .445

UTSA: Keys to the Game vs. Temple

UTSA is 8-2 (.800) when not losing a fumble since the 2023 season– T-20th-best in FBS; Average: .598

UTSA is 13-3 (.812) when scoring 22 or more points since the 2023 season– T-15th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .712

UTSA is 8-2 (.800) when not losing a fumble since the 2023 season– 5th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .523

UTSA is 2-4 (.333) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards this season– T-34th-worst in FBS; Average: .487

Matchup Notes for Temple vs. UTSA

UTSA’s offense has thrown for 3,000 passing yards in 10 games (300.0 YPG) this season — 10th-best among FBS offenses. Temple’s defense has allowed just 190.5 passing yards per game this season — 31st-best among FBS defenses.

UTSA’s QBs has thrown for 2,973 passing yards in 10 games (297.3 YPG) this season — 10th-best among FBS teams. Temple’s defense has allowed just 190.5 passing yards per game this season — 31st-best among FBS defenses.

UTSA’s TEs has 74 receptions in 10 games (7.4 per game) this season — 4th-best among FBS TEs. Temple’s defense has allowed just 2.2 receptions per game to TEs this season — T-11th-best among FBS defenses.

Temple’s RBs has averaged just 5.6 yards after the catch this season — T-11th-worst among FBS RBs. UTSA’s defense has allowed 14.0 RAC this season — T-2nd-worst among NonP5 defenses.

Temple’s RBs has averaged just 5.6 yards after the catch this season — T-11th-worst among FBS RBs. UTSA’s defense has allowed 14.0 RAC this season — T-3rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Temple’s RBs has averaged just 5.6 yards after the catch this season — T-11th-worst among FBS RBs. UTSA’s defense has allowed 10.2 RAC to RBs this season — T-23rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Temple Offensive Stats & Trends

Temple’s RBs has averaged just 5.6 yards after the catch this season — T-11th-worst among FBS RBs. UTSA’s defense has allowed 14.0 RAC this season — T-2nd-worst among NonP5 defenses.

Temple’s RBs has averaged just 5.6 yards after the catch this season — T-11th-worst among FBS RBs. UTSA’s defense has allowed 14.0 RAC this season — T-3rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Temple’s RBs has averaged just 5.6 yards after the catch this season — T-11th-worst among FBS RBs. UTSA’s defense has allowed 10.2 RAC to RBs this season — T-23rd-worst among FBS 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 RBs has averaged 5.9 targets per game this season — T-19th-highest among FBS RBs. UTSA’s defense has allowed 4.0 receptions per game to RBs this season — T-15th-worst among FBS defenses.

UTSA Offensive Stats & Trends

UTSA TEs have caught 11 touchdown passes this season– T-most among FBS Teams

UTSA’s offense has thrown for 3,000 passing yards in 10 games (300.0 YPG) this season — 10th-best among FBS offenses. Temple’s defense has allowed just 190.5 passing yards per game this season — 31st-best among FBS defenses.

UTSA TEs have been targeted 11.7 times per game (117/10) this season– T-highest among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

UTSA’s QBs has thrown for 2,973 passing yards in 10 games (297.3 YPG) this season — 10th-best among FBS teams. Temple’s defense has allowed just 190.5 passing yards per game this season — 31st-best among FBS defenses.

UTSA TEs had 4 receptions on 3rd down last week– T-most among FBS Teams

Temple Owls Defensive Stats & Trends

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 4.5 touchdowns per interception (45 TDs allowed, and 10 INT) since the 2023 season– 6th-worst in FBS; Average: 1.8

Temple has tackled opponents for a loss on just 33 of 413 rushing attempts (8% TFL%) this season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 16%.

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 and 25 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 10.1

UTSA Roadrunners Defensive Stats & Trends

UTSA has tackled opponents for a loss on 16 of 51 rushing attempts (31% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 15%.

UTSA has allowed 5 TD passes in close and late situations this season– T-most among Non-Power Conference Teams

UTSA has tackled opponents for a loss on 6 of 25 rushing attempts (24% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 10%.

UTSA has averaged 3.3 sacks per game since the 2023 season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0

UTSA has tackled opponents for a loss on 16 of 51 rushing attempts (31% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 14%.


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