Temple vs UTSA Betting Preview: Roadrunners Seek Bowl Eligibility Against Struggling Owls
UTSA (5-5) hosts Temple (3-7) in a crucial AAC matchup at the Alamodome, with the Roadrunners aiming for bowl eligibility for their fifth consecutive season.
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Temple enters the game with significant organizational changes, having just fired coach Stan Drayton following their overtime victory against Florida Atlantic. Everett Withers steps in as interim coach.
The Roadrunners' offense, led by QB Owen McCown, has been explosive recently. McCown has thrown for 1,433 yards and 10 TDs in his last four games, with three receivers recording over 40 catches each.
Temple's struggles are evident in their statistics:
- Ranked 123rd nationally in scoring (19.1 points per game)
- Defense ranks near bottom against the run
- Lost recent games by significant margins (Tulane by 46, ECU by 22)
UTSA's recent performance:
- Won last game against North Texas
- Last three games averaged 82 points total
- 7-3 over/under this season
- Defense allowing significant yardage (400+ yards in last three games)
Betting odds:
- UTSA favored by 16.5 points
- Over/under set at 55.5/56
- Best moneyline: Temple +550 (Caesars), UTSA -750 (BetMGM)
Prediction: UTSA -16.5, Over 55.5 Reasoning: Temple's recent coaching change and defensive struggles, combined with UTSA's high-powered offense, suggest a high-scoring affair favoring the Roadrunners.
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