UAB Blazers vs Temple Owls Prediction, Odds and Best Bet for Nov. 14, 2026
UAB is the pick to beat Temple, 24-20, with its nationally leading pass defense providing the strongest matchup advantage. Temple’s rushing production and UAB’s search for its first road victory keep confidence low. Neither UAB +2.5 (-110) nor Under 48.5 (-108) offers a sufficiently convincing betting edge here, so the official recommendation is Pass.
UAB Blazers vs Temple Owls prediction and best bet
UAB gets the narrow nod because its defensive production offers the clearest reason to favor either team. UAB Athletics reports a national-best 122.6 passing yards allowed per game, a figure also listed by the Associated Press. Against Temple, that strength should help the Blazers keep a close game manageable.
The best betting decision is Pass. Temple has the stronger scoring average, and its running game offers a route around UAB’s biggest defensive strength. The forecast favors the Blazers, but the evidence leaves substantial uncertainty about both the margin and the total.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 1 p.m. Eastern, noon Central. UAB visits Temple in this 2026 college football matchup.
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Broadcast: ESPN+.
Records: UAB Blazers 5-4; Temple Owls 2-7.
SportsJaw odds: UAB Blazers +2.5 (-108); Temple Owls -2.5 (-110). Moneyline: UAB Blazers +115; Temple Owls -135. Total: Over 48.5 (-112); Under 48.5 (-108).
UAB Blazers outlook
UAB’s November 7 victory over Charlotte showed both its defensive strength and its offensive risk. The Blazers won 23-12 despite four turnovers, scoring 20 points after halftime, including 17 in the fourth quarter. That recovery was impressive, but another four-turnover game would make this road assignment much harder.