Temple (2-6) vs Florida Atlantic (2-7)
Game Info: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00 pm (Lincoln Financial Field)
Betting Odds: Temple -2.5 / Florida Atlantic +2.5 --- Over/Under: 50.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
In this article, we will formulate a Florida Atlantic vs Temple prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 16th at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 12 matchup.
Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Preview
The Florida Atlantic Owls are 2-7 (0-5) this year after they lost to East Carolina by a score of 49-14 in their last game. Florida Atlantic trailed 35-7 at halftime and they were never in this game. The Owls were outgained by a total of 581-399, lost the turnover battle 2-0, and went 6-15 on third down in the game. Kasen Weisman threw for 188 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while also rushing for 41 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Owls lost three games in a row against South Florida, UTSA, and North Texas. The FAU offense has scored 22.9 points per game with 204 passing yards and 166.1 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 32.2 points per game this season. Kasen Weisman has completed 56% of his passes for 293 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions, while CJ Campbell Jr. has rushed for 524 yards and eight scores.
Temple Owls Betting Preview
The Temple Owls are 2-7 (1-4) this season after they lost to Tulane by a score of 52-6 in their last game. Temple allowed the first 52 points in this game, but they did score in the fourth quarter to avoid the shutout. The Owls were outgained by a total of 589-159, won the turnover battle 2-0, and went 1-13 on third down in the game. Evan Simon threw for 56 yards, while Terrez Worthy rushed for 80 yards and one score.
Prior to that loss, the Owls lost to ECU by a score of 56-34 but did beat Tulsa by a score of 20-10 before that. The Temple offense has scored 19.2 points per game with 209.7 passing yards and 92.9 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 37.2 points per game this season. Evan Simon has completed 61.3% of his passes for 1,327 yards, 13 touchdowns, and six interceptions, while Terrez Worthy has rushed for 360 yards and three scores.
Why Florida Atlantic will beat Temple
- Temple has lost 14 of its last 16 games in November.
- Temple has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Florida Atlantic's last eight November games as a road underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Temple's last four games as a favorite has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Temple ranks 131st among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (-7.0).
- Temple ranks 129th among FBS teams for average point differential in the first quarters this season (-5.6).
- Florida Atlantic ranks 129th among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (70.6).
- Florida Atlantic ranks 126th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (218.0).
Florida Atlantic vs Temple Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup with just two wins on the season, but the good news is that one of these teams will pick up win #3 here. Florida Atlantic will be using their backup quarterback, but he played pretty well in his limited action last week. The Owls have lost four games in a row and have allowed at least 38 points in all four. Temple has allowed 52 and 56 points in their last two games, so neither defense has been able to hold up. This is a gross game between two bad teams, but I have to give the edge to FAU, as I think Weisman’s legs will be the difference.
David’s Pick FAU ML
AUTHOR: David Racey
