Nippert Stadium features a battle between the host Cincinnati Bearcats and the visiting Temple Owls in college football betting action Friday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the betting Sportsbook line for this matchup, the Cincinnati Bearcats sat as 1.5-point underdog, according to Sportsbook. The total had not been posted early in the week, so check the lines pages for the latest.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas run early in the week pointed to a 29-22 win for 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 Cincinnati Bearcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Cincinnati Bearcats sit at 3-6 (4-5 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Temple Owls are currently 4-5 (4-5 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Cincinnati is 3-6 OU, and Temple is 3-6 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cincinnati vs Temple injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Cincinnati Bearcats rated this week at No. 112 and the Temple Owls sitting at No. 70.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Cincinnati's No. 114-ranked offense, averaging 20.56 PPG, against a Temple defense that ranks No. 71 this week at 26.78 PPG. The Cincinnati aerial game is averaging 221.11 yards per game, more than the Temple Owls secondary allows through the air, 221.11 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Temple Owls own the league's No. 119-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 254 yards per game when on the road. Cincinnati, on the other hand, rates No. 90 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last gridiron battle, Adonis Jennings did much of the damage, producing 127 receiving yards as Temple beat the Midshipmen 34-26 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Gerrid Doaks ran through the Tulane defense for 149 yards in Cincinnati's last game, handing the Green Wave a 17-16 setback on Saturday at Yulman Stadium.
- Temple is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Temple is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Temple's last 7 games
- Temple is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
- Cincinnati is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games
- Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Cincinnati's last 16 games
- Cincinnati is 2-11 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Temple home to UCF, Saturday, November 18th
Cincinnati at East Carolina, Saturday, November 18th
