Tulsa vs Temple Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 8

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Temple Head Coach Stan Drayton looks towards the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 16, 2024, 1:52 PM
  • The Temple is a -2.5 point favorite vs. Tulsa
  • The Tulsa vs. Temple Total (Over/Under): 52.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN+

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-4) visit Lincoln Financial Field to take on the Temple Owls (1-5) on Oct. 19 in Philadelphia, PA. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00pm EDT.

Temple is a betting favorite in Week 8, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Tulsa vs. Temple Over/Under is 52.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Tulsa+2.5 -10552.5 -110+125
Temple -2.5 -11552.5 -110-150

Tulsa vs Temple Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Temple will win this game with 57.0% 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 Tulsa and Temple, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Tulsa vs Temple Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Temple will cover the spread with 59.1% 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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  • Tulsa have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.85 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Tulsa has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Tulsa has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 10 games (+0.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.95 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games (+1.70 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 6 games at home (+0.05 Units / 1% ROI)

Tulsa Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Tulsa is 3-3 against the spread this college football season (-0.25 Units / -3.85% ROI).

  • Tulsa is 1-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.8 Units / -56% ROI
  • Tulsa is 3-3 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Tulsa is 3-3 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI

Temple Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Temple is 3-3 against the spread this college football season (-0.25 Units / -3.82% ROI).

  • Temple is 1-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -3 Units / -50% ROI
  • Temple is 3-3 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Temple is 3-3 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI

Tulsa: Keys to the Game vs. Temple

Tulsa is 1-10 (.091) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2023 season– T-5th-worst in FBS; Average: .445

Tulsa is 2-12 (.143) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays since the 2023 season– 11th-worst in FBS; Average: .414

Tulsa is 5-7 (.417) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– 39th-worst in FBS; Average: .540

Tulsa is 2-12 (.143) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays since the 2023 season– 8th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .368

Temple: Keys to the Game vs. Tulsa

Temple is 1-9 (.100) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– T-3rd-worst in FBS; Average: .540

Temple is 1-13 (.071) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2023 season– T-4th-worst in FBS; Average: .388

Temple is 2-12 (.143) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .461

Temple is 1-4 (.200) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-12th-worst in FBS; Average: .506

Matchup Notes for Tulsa vs. Temple

Temple’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.2% of 184 attempts this season — T-23rd-worst among FBS offenses. Tulsa’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 15.6% of attempts this season — 6th-best among FBS defenses.

Tulsa Offensive Stats & Trends

Tulsa RBs have no touchdowns on 67 receptions since the 2023 season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.2

Tulsa RBs have been targeted 16 times on 3rd down this season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams

Tulsa RBs have averaged 145.1 rushing yards per game (2,611/18) since the 2023 season– 35th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 126.2

Tulsa Skill Players have averaged just 10.2 yards per reception (1,257 yards/123 catches) this season– T-9th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 12.2

Tulsa RBs have been targeted 6.7 times per game (40/6) this season– 12th-highest among FBS Teams; Average: 4.3

Temple Offensive Stats & Trends

Temple RBs have not rushed for a 0 TD on 10 carries (inf Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 4.4

Temple’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.2% of 184 attempts this season — T-23rd-worst among FBS offenses. Tulsa’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 15.6% of attempts this season — 6th-best among FBS defenses.

Temple TEs have 6 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– T-3rd-most among FBS Teams

Temple TEs have caught 6 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– T-most among FBS Teams

Temple RBs have rushed for 4 TDs on 343 carries (85.8 Carries Per TD) since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.8

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Defensive Stats & Trends

Tulsa has no interceptions and 20 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 9.5

Tulsa has no interceptions and 20 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9.9

Tulsa has allowed 15.5 yards per completion (1,594 yards/103 completions) this season– worst in FBS; Average: 11.7

Tulsa has no interceptions (68 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 35.9

Tulsa has no interceptions (68 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 38.1

Temple Owls Defensive Stats & Trends

Temple has allowed 6.2 touchdowns per interception (37 TDs allowed, and 6 INT) since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0

Temple has intercepted 6 of 476 attempts (79.3 pass attempts per int.) since the 2023 season– 5th-worst in FBS; Average: 36.6

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

Temple has no interceptions and 21 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9.9


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