Charlotte will look to improve on its 2-2 record this week when they host Temple in Week 5 action at Jerry Richardson Stadium on Friday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans backing the Charlotte 49ers here saw them open at Sportsbook as 23.5-point underdogs in this college football clash. The line has moved slightly, with the 49ers now at +21.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 24-19 result in favor of the Owls on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Temple Owls vs Charlotte 49ers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Charlotte 49ers currently sport a record of 2-2, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 2-1-1 ATS. The Temple Owls are 3-0 and 2-1 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Charlotte 49ers post a 1-3 over under record this season, while the Temple Owls have gone 1-2 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Charlotte vs Temple injuries news.
The game pits the Charlotte 49ers, currently No. 128 in our Odds Shark NCAA Football Power Rankings, against the Temple Owls, who rate No. 76 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Charlotte 49ers No. 119-ranked offense (19.5 PPG) against a Temple Owls defense that ranks No. 39 at 19.67 PPG. The Charlotte 49ers passing attack has averaged 177.75 yards per game, less than the Temple Owls give up through the air (307.67 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Temple Owls own the league's No. 15-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 87.5 yards per game when on the road. Charlotte, on the other hand, rates No. 96 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
P.J. Walker led his team to victory last time out, throwing for 391 yards Saturday as the Owls downed the Minutemen 25-23 at Gillette Stadium.
Kalif Phillips ran through the Florida Atlantic defense for 165 yards in Charlotte's last game, but the 49ers still lost a 17-7 decision at Jerry Richardson Stadium.
- Temple is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games
- Temple is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Temple's last 5 games
- Temple is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Next Betting Matchups
Temple home to Tulane, Saturday, October 10th
Charlotte at Old Dominion, Saturday, October 17th
