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AAC opponents will clash when the Houston Cougars (5-4) face the Temple Owls (3-6).
Houston vs. Temple Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 19.5 points, with sportsbooks listing Houston as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Houston has -1302 odds to pick up the win, while Temple is listed at +740 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 56.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Houston vs. Temple Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 12, 2022
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: John O’Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium
Betting Preview
Houston
Houston has the 27th-ranked offense this season (451.1 yards per game), and have been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 23rd-worst with 431.0 yards allowed per game. Houston has struggled defensively, ranking ninth-worst in the FBS (36.2 points allowed per game) this season. However, the defensive unit ranks 20th-best on offense, putting up 36.8 points per game. Houston has struggled defensively against the pass, ranking 21st-worst in the FBS (270.0 passing yards allowed per game) this season. However, the Cougars rank 15th-best on the offensive side of the ball, averaging 304.8 passing yards per game. Houston is putting up 146.3 rushing yards per game offensively this season (72nd in the FBS), and is surrendering 161.0 rushing yards per game (86th) on the other side of the ball. Houston owns the 14th-best offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (49.2% third-down conversion rate), but ranks 12th-worst on defense (46.2% third-down conversion rate). With nine forced turnovers (110th in the FBS) against 15 turnovers committed (90th in the FBS), Houston (-6) has the 100th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Temple
Temple’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit in total offense this season, generating 321.8 total yards per game, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 54th with 365.2 total yards surrendered per contest. Temple has been sputtering offensively, ranking 18th-worst in the FBS with 19.8 points per game. It has been more productive on defense, giving up 26.2 points per contest (69th-ranked). Temple has been thriving on pass defense, allowing just 169.2 passing yards per contest (eighth-best). On offense, it ranks 79th in the FBS by posting 226.3 passing yards per game. Temple has been unproductive on both offense and defense in terms of rushing this season, ranking 10th-worst in rushing yards (95.4 per game) and 16th-worst in rushing yards allowed (196.0 per game). Temple ranks 13th-worst in third-down conversion rate (30.0%), but it has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 30th in the FBS with a 33.3% third-down rate allowed. Temple has a -7 turnover margin this season, which ranks 100th in the FBS.
Houston vs. Temple Betting Analysis
Houston Betting Insights
Houston has covered the spread in a game three times this season (3-6-0). Houston games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under seven times this season. The Cougars have been the moneyline favorite six total times this season. They’ve gone 4-2 in those games. The Cougars have not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -1302 or shorter.
Owls Betting Insights
Temple is 6-3-0 against the spread this season. Temple has yet to cover a spread (0-2) when it is at least 19.5-point underdogs. This season, four Temple games have gone over the point total. The Owls have entered the game as underdogs seven times this season and won once. The Owls have played as an underdog of +740 or more once this season and lost that game.
Houston vs. Temple Against The Spread & Betting Records
Houston
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 57.8 | 55.4 | 59.8 |
| Implied Total AVG | 32.6 | 33.8 | 31.6 |
| ATS Record | 3-6-0 | 0-4-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 7-1-1 | 3-1-0 | 4-0-1 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 4-2 | 2-2 | 2-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
Owls
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 46.5 | 45.8 | 47.4 |
| Implied Total AVG | 30.6 | 29.2 | 32.3 |
| ATS Record | 6-3-0 | 5-0-0 | 1-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-5-0 | 2-3-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-0 | 2-0 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-6 | 1-2 | 0-4 |
Players to Watch
Houston
- Gervarrius Owens has helped lead the Cougars’ defense with 51 tackles and one interception in nine games.
- Donavan Mutin has helped carry the Cougars’ defense with 3.0 TFL and 51 tackles in nine games.
- With 22 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks, and one interception in nine games, Nelson Ceaser has been a big contributor to the Cougars’ defensive unit in 2022.
- Derek Parish has been a significant piece of the Cougars’ defense in 2022, with 19 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks in nine games.
Owls
- As a key defensive contributor, the Owls’ Layton Jordan has posted 33 tackles, 12.0 TFL, 6.5 sacks, and two interceptions in nine games.
- Jordan Magee has been causing chaos on defense, compiling 49 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and three sacks for the Owls.
- Yvandy Rigby has 2.0 sacks to go with 5.0 TFL and 54 tackles in nine games.
- With 30 tackles, 11.0 TFL, and 6.5 sacks in nine games, Darian Varner has been making a big difference on defense for the Owls.
Houston vs. Temple Predictions and Pick
Houston vs. Temple betting card
- Pick ATS:
Owls (+19.5)
Pick OU:
Over (56.5)
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Our pick to win this game is Houston, and we project that Temple will cover the spread (Houston -19.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 56.5 points.