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Temple Owls Look to Bounce Back Against Navy Midshipmen in Weekend Matchup at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

The Temple Owls will be facing off against the Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. Temple, with a 0-1 record, is looking to bounce back from a tough start to the season, while Navy, currently 1-0, is aiming to continue their winning streak. Last season, Temple emerged victorious against Navy with a score of 32-18. The game is set to kick off at 3:30 p.m. EST. For those looking for some betting guidance, Navy is favored to win, opening at -13 and the current line is Navy -12.75. For more NCAAF betting picks, consider checking out our services.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Owls +385 | Midshipmen -537
• Spread: Owls +12.75 (-110) | Midshipmen -12.75 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 43 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Navy will win straight-up is 84%.

Temple vs Navy Stats

Temple Owls

The Temple Owls are heading to Maryland after suffering a tough loss to the Oklahoma Sooners. Despite the lopsided score of 51-3, it's important to consider that Oklahoma was a strong offensive team last season and Temple struggled defensively. The Owls were unable to stop the Sooners' ground game, allowing 217 rushing yards and five touchdowns, most of which were scored through the air. Additionally, Temple's offense has been struggling, ranking poorly in points per game and red zone scoring percentage. With a current power ranking of 129, Temple is facing a challenging start to the season with a record of 0-1.

Navy Midshipmen Analysis

The Navy Midshipmen secured a decisive victory against Bucknell last week with a final score of 49-21. The Navy's offense was dominant, scoring through both passing and rushing touchdowns, particularly exploiting Bucknell's weak defense. While the Navy's ground game was effective, their performance may have also been influenced by Bucknell's defensive struggles. Looking ahead, the Navy may need to focus on tightening their defensive game to replicate the success of the previous season. In terms of rankings, the Navy Midshipmen currently have a power ranking of 103 and are rated #0 for both offense and defense. Their upcoming matchup with Temple, who has a recent favorable record against the Navy, will be one to watch.

Temple Owls look to continue dominance against Navy in upcoming matchup

The Temple Owls have historically performed well against Navy, boasting a 4-1 record with a +12.5 spread in their last five meetings dating back to 2018. In week one, Navy displayed strength against Bucknell's defense while Temple faced off against a formidable opponent in Oklahoma, highlighting each team's strengths and weaknesses. However, these matchups do not necessarily reflect each team's performance on a more balanced playing field. When considering these factors, I predict that the upcoming game between Temple and Navy will be closely contested, as shown in previous matchups. As such, I am opting to support the Temple Owls at +12.5 in this game.

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