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Army Black Knights Favored Over Temple Owls by 13.5 Points in Upcoming Matchup

The Temple Owls, currently holding a 1-3 record, are set to face off against the Army Black Knights on Thursday with a kickoff time of 7:30 PM Eastern. Temple has had success in covering the spread in five of the last six matchups between these two teams. Despite this trend, Army has been named the betting favorite with a -13.5 opening line, which has remained steady leading up to the game. Stay tuned for updates and analysis as the game approaches.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Black Knights -550 | Owls +402
• Spread: Black Knights -13.5 (-110) | Owls +13.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 45.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Army will win straight-up is 85%.

Army vs Temple Stats

Army Black Knights

In a dominating performance, Army defeated Rice 37-14 at home. The Black Knights showcased a strong offense, totaling over 400 yards and converting 9 out of 15 third-down attempts. Quarterback Bryson Daily was impressive, throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for over 140 yards and three scores. Army's option-style gameplay and ability to convert on third down have been key to their success this season. On the defensive side, Army is allowing just 10.5 points per game and has strong red zone defense. Despite allowing Rice to convert on 50% of third downs, Army held them to under 300 yards and under 50 rushing yards. Overall, Army holds a power ranking of 97, with a top 50 offense and top 10 defense. They are currently undefeated with a 3-0 record.

Temple Owls Analysis

Temple Owls recently secured their first win of the season with a 45-29 victory over Utah State, showcasing strong offensive performance with over 450 yards of total offense. Quarterback Evan Simon had an impressive game with five passing touchdowns and one rushing score. Despite their struggles earlier in the season, Temple has scored at least 20 points in their last two games. On defense, they are allowing an average of 36.5 points per game and have room for improvement, especially in stopping the run. Currently ranked 124th in power rankings, Temple's offense ranks 131st and defense ranks 125th in the nation. Their next matchup against Army will be a challenging one, as Army holds the advantage in previous matchups with Temple.

Army favored to win upcoming match against Temple by 13.5 points due to strong play style and disciplined team nature

When considering the upcoming match between Army and Temple, it is important to note that Army's characteristic play style may pose a challenge for Temple. However, Temple's run defense is expected to be less formidable, providing an opportunity for Army to capitalize on offensive opportunities. Additionally, the disciplined nature of Army's team could result in fewer penalties during the game. Despite Temple's tendency to focus on passing plays, Army's strong secondary defense may prove to be a significant obstacle. Quarterback decisions made by Temple's Simon could potentially lead to game-changing errors. In light of these factors, Army is currently favored to win by a margin of 13.5 points.

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