In this article we will formulate a Temple vs East Carolina prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 1st at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 10 matchup.
Temple Owls Betting Preview
The Temple Owls are 5-3 (3-1) this year after they defeated Tulsa in overtime by a score of 38-37 last week. Temple blew a 14-3 lead in the second quarter and a 31-24 lead in the fourth, but they needed a two point conversion stop in overtime to seal the win. The Owls out gained Tulsa by a total of 447-436, went 3-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Evan Simon went 24-35 for 267 yards and five touchdowns, while Hunter Smith rushed 10 times for 92 yards. Kajiya Hollawayne led the receivers with 10 receptions for 85 yards and three scores in the win. The Temple defense recorded one sack and seven tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Temple defeated Charlotte by a score of 49-14, but did lose to Navy by a score of 32-31 before that. The Owls have won three of their last four games and they are currently tied for third in the American standings. Temple has scored 33.6 points per game with 216.6 passing yards and 173.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 26.0 points against per game this season. Evan Simon has thrown for 1,610 yards, 21 touchdowns, and zero interceptions, while Jay Ducker has rushed for 638 yards and five scores on 115 carries this year.
East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview
The East Carolina Pirates are 4-3 (2-1) this season after they defeated Tulsa by a score of 41-27 in their last game. East Carolina led 24-14 at halftime and 41-24 in the fourth, but they allowed a late field goal to lose the cover. The Pirates out gained Tulsa by a total of 568-398, went 9-18 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Katin Houser went 21-38 for 300 yards and two touchdowns, while London Montgomery rushed 16 times for 125 yards and one score. Anthony Smith led the receivers with four catches for 150 yards and two touchdowns in the win. The ECU defense recorded five sacks and 10 tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, East Carolina lost to Tulane by a score of 26-19, but did beat Army by a score of 28-6 before that. The Pirates have won two of their last three games and they are currently seventh in the American standings. East Carolina has scored 30.3 points per game with 293.6 passing yards and 161.9 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 17.1 points against per game this season. Katin Houser has thrown for 1,989 yards, 10 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Anthony Smith has 34 receptions for 556 yards and three scores this season.
Why the Temple Owls will win
- Temple has won five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Temple has covered the spread in each of its last six home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- East Carolina has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven November games as a favorite.
- East Carolina has lost the first half in five of its last six road games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Temple’s last six games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of East Carolina’s last 10 games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Temple ranks T2nd among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (83.3).
- Temple ranks 6th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (10.5).
- East Carolina ranks 6th among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (53.1).
- East Carolina ranks 130th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (27.8).
Temple vs East Carolina Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup with just one conference loss to start the year, so this is a huge contest for each side. Temple barely escaped against Tulsa last weekend, but they have scored at least 31 points in three straight games. East Carolina has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have allowed at least 26 points in three of their last four. I really like how Simon has thrown the ball for Temple and I think they have a great chance to win, so I like Temple and points here.
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