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Temple Owls vs Florida St. Seminoles Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: November 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET

Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena — Uncasville, CT

Article updated Nov 22, 6:04 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Temple will face Florida State in a non-conference matchup at the Hall of Fame Tipoff in Uncasville, Connecticut. Temple has a record of 3-1 SU and 1-3 ATS, while Florida

Game outlook

Temple will face Florida State in a non-conference matchup at the Hall of Fame Tipoff in Uncasville, Connecticut. Temple has a record of 3-1 SU and 1-3 ATS, while Florida State stands at 4-1 SU and 3-2 ATS. The game will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena at 5:00 EST. Florida State is currently favored to win by 4.5 points.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Owls +170 | Seminoles -195

Spread: Owls +4.5 (-110) | Seminoles -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida St. will win straight-up is 66%.

Temple Owls

Temple Owls started the season strong with three consecutive wins but fell short in their first road game, despite a strong second-half comeback. They shot 42.4% from the field and had a slight advantage in rebounding, but turnovers and a lack of defensive pressure hurt their performance. They have been averaging 80.5 points per game on offense but have struggled with three-point shooting. Jamal Mashburn Jr. has been a standout player, averaging 23.5 points per game. With a power ranking of 51, Temple is currently ranked 259 in offense and 107 in defense, with a record of 16-16. Their opponents, the Seminoles, have struggled with shooting percentages and turnovers but have a stronger defense and rebounding presence.

Florida St. Seminoles Analysis

The Florida State Seminoles bounced back from a loss against Florida by defeating Hofstra with a strong offensive performance, shooting 45.6% from the field and forcing 20 turnovers on the defensive end. They were led by Jamir Watkins with 17 points. Overall, the Seminoles are averaging 74.4 points per game on offense and holding opponents to 65.4 points per game on defense. They have a power ranking of 128 and are ranked #145 for offense and #157 for defense. In their upcoming matchup against Temple, the Owls are shooting 46.75% from the field and 41.77% from beyond the arc, while allowing opponents to shoot 27.27% from three-point range.

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Temple University Favored to Win Against Florida State University in Closely Contested Match-up

Temple University holds a historical 3-1 advantage in head-to-head matchups against Florida State University. Their last meeting in 2016 resulted in an 89-86 victory for the Owls in Tallahassee. As they prepare to face off on neutral ground, both teams present fairly balanced rosters. Temple demonstrates an offensive edge due to their depth and variety of scoring options, with standout player Mashburn leading the way. Conversely, Florida State heavily relies on Watkins to generate points. Temple's strategy will likely focus on containing Watkins to disrupt Florida State's offensive rhythm. While Florida State boasts a strong defense that can challenge Temple, the overall competitiveness of this match-up favors Temple. I recommend betting on Temple to cover the spread in what is expected to be a closely contested game.

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SportsJaw Owls vs Seminoles archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Owls vs Seminoles matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Temple Owls+165 → +175Moved
  • Moneyline · Florida St. Seminoles-200 → -210Moved
  • Spread · Temple Owls+5 (-110) → +4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Florida St. Seminoles-5 (-110) → -4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over148.5 (-110) → 148.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under148.5 (-110) → 148.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Temple Owls
16-16 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Florida St. Seminoles
18-15 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-11-22T23:04:25.298Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Florida St. Seminoles defeated Temple Owls 78-69

Florida St. Seminoles defeated Temple Owls 78-69 on November 22, 2024, a 9-point decision in the series. Florida St. Seminoles' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 39-33. Against SportsJaw's recorded Temple Owls +4.5 (-110) spread, Florida St. Seminoles covered, while the 147 combined points finished under the recorded total of 148.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • BillywatersSpread · Florida St. Seminoles -5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Temple Owls +4.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 148.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Florida St. Seminoles -4.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 148.5 (-110)Loss