Lincoln Financial Field features a battle between the host Temple Owls and the visiting Houston Cougars in college football betting action Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Temple Owls as 12.5-point underdogs on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. Watch for over-under updates and superior underdogs lines at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models picked a possible 28-27 win for the Cougars early in the week. That score may change during the week, if injury or weather factors alter the numbers, so check the college football picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Houston Cougars vs Temple Owls Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Temple Owls sit at 2-2 (0-4 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Houston Cougars are currently 2-1 (2-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Temple is 1-3 OU, and Houston is 0-3 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Temple vs Houston injuries news.
The game pits the Temple Owls, currently No. 35 in our Odds Shark NCAA Football Power Rankings, against the Houston Cougars, who rate No. 50 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Temple Owls No. 115-ranked offense (17 PPG) against a Houston Cougars defense that ranks No. 18 at 15.33 PPG. The Temple Owls passing attack has averaged 219 yards per game, more than the Houston Cougars give up through the air (217.67 YPG on average).
Defensively, the Houston Cougars feature the league's No. 64-rated road run defense, allowing 152 yards per game. Temple, meanwhile, ranks No. 116 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last game, the Cougars were Week 4 losers coming out on the wrong end of 27-24 score against Texas Tech.
Temple didn't make much of a game of it last time out, losing to the Bulls as USF blasted them 43-7 in Week 4 action.
Next Betting Matchups
Houston at SMU, Saturday, October 7th
Temple at East Carolina, Saturday, October 7th