There are only two teams left in the race to win the American Athletic Conference championship and Temple and UTSA are nowhere near being those teams. But they will face off in a conference matchup on Friday night nonetheless, with plenty to play for for one of these teams. UTSA is a 16.5-point favorite, while the total for this game is 56 points. Continue reading to get our college football betting picks for Temple vs UTSA from the Alamodome in San Antonio.
Temple Looks For Second Straight Win
The Temple Owls have had a dismal season, going 3-7 overall and 2-4 in the AAC on the year. But the Owls did get a win in their most recent game, beating Florida Atlantic 18-15 in an overtime game that wasn’t quite a thriller despite going to an extra session. Temple’s defense stepped up in a big way in that game, though that might be more attributable to who they played than to the play of the Temple defense, which has been woeful this year.
UTSA Playing For Bowl Eligibility
UTSA is 5-5 overall this season and 3-3 in the AAC on the year. The Roadrunners have won three of their last four games, moving them to within a game of qualifying for bowl season. Their offense has been a huge reason for their recent success, as UTSA has scored over 40 points in three straight games. But the defense of UTSA has been a question mark, giving up over 40 points in two of their last three outings. Which side of the ball is better for UTSA will determine whether they can get a sixth win on the year in this game.
Temple vs UTSA Betting Prediction
Our best bet for Temple vs UTSA is for this game to go over the total of 56 points. Neither team inspires much confidence on the defensive side of the ball going into this matchup. With at least one team scoring into the 40s in each of UTSA’s last three games, we expect there be plenty of scoring for one side or both sides in this American Athletic Conference clash.
