The Buffalo Bulls (+4) are set to pay a visit to the Temple Owls (-4) at Lincoln Financial Field. The afternoon game kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET and ESPN 3 is in line to televise the action.
Buffalo Bulls at Temple Owls Betting Preview
The Bulls head into this Saturday matchup as the underdog and are currently getting 4 points. The Bulls are also receiving +165 moneyline odds while the Owls are -185. Oddsmakers have set the over/under (O/U) at 51.5 points, and should one side can find paydirt early, it would likely result in a decent in-game betting opportunity.
Square bettors have been leaning toward both the Bulls and the under. The line originally opened at -7 and the game’s over/under was placed initially at 52.5.
The Bulls have gained 0.0 units so far and are 0-1 against the spread (ATS). The team has posted an O/U record of 0-0. The Owls have been a disappointment to moneyline bettors this season, losing 7.5 units. The team is 0-1 ATS and also has an O/U record of 0-0.
The Bulls have gone 1-0 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Owls are 0-1 SU.
The Bulls are looking to remain undefeated following a 48-10 victory over Delaware State last week. Tyree Jackson completed 17 passes for only 189 yards and six touchdowns. Jaret Patterson (34 yards on nine rushes, one TD) led the running attack while Anthony Johnson (four receptions, 57 yards, one TD) and K.J. Osborn (three catches, 54 yards, two TDs) shared the receiving duties in the win.
Temple narrowly fell 19-17 to Villanova. The team’s defensive unit let the Wildcats eat up the clock by rushing for 151 yards on 37 attempts. Aaron Forbes had a solid showing in the win for Villanova, recording 111 rushing yards on 16 attempts. For Temple, Frank Nutile completed 18-of-32 passes for 185 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Ryquell Armstead (31 yards on 14 rush attempts) handled the running attack as Branden Mack (seven receptions, 78 yards) and Ventell Bryant (five catches, 56 yards) led the pass-catching corps in the loss..
Free Pick: Buffalo Bulls at Temple Owls
SU Winner – Temple, ATS Winner – Temple, O/U – Over
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Notes
Team Betting Notes
The Temple D has sacked opposing QBs two times this year. Buffalo has recorded 1 sacks.
Neither team has lost a fumble yet in 2018
The Bulls created 18 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Owls put up 15 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Bulls put up 4.0 yards per carry last season while allowing a YPC of 4.4 to opponents.
The Owls ran for 3.8 yards per carry last season and allowed 4.3 yards per rush attempt to opponents.
The Bulls produced 24 passing touchdowns last season.
The Owls put up 21 passing touchdowns last season.
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