Memphis Tigers vs Temple Owls Prediction, 11/25/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Memphis Tigers vs Temple Owls

Date: Saturday, November 25, 2023

Location: Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Owls (+12)

Total/Over-Under: 65

The Temple Owls (3-8) welcome the Memphis Tigers (8-3) at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Memphis is 12-point favorites. The betting total is set at 65.

The Memphis Tigers come into this game with a record of 8-3 for this season. In their last game, the Tigers played the SMU Mustangs and ended up losing by a score of 38-34. Seth Henigan connected on 35/51 with 402 yds through the air and 2 touchdowns. He had a QB rating of 147.8 and walked away from the game without throwing an interception. Blake Watson was the rushing leader for the Tigers with 10 carries for 41 yds (4.1 yards per attempt). On the day, they tallied 73 plays for 464 yds. The Memphis Tigers ended up rushing 22 different times and totaled 62 yds, which had them averaging 2.8 yds per carry. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Tigers gave up 158 yds on 42 attempts, which is an average of 3.8 yds per run allowed. Memphis conceded 15 completions on 23 tries for a total of 286 yards, and a completion percentage of 65.2%.

The Tigers have earned 4,987 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Memphis has amassed 25 touchdowns via the pass and 28 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 14 times. Memphis has recorded 250 first downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 52 infractions for 521 yds. As a team they average 147.3 yards via the ground game which ranks them 83rd in college football. When talking about scoring, the Memphis Tigers have an average of 39.2 points per game.

The Tigers are sitting in 101st in Division 1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 29.7 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.7 yards per run and 171.2 rushing yards per game so far this season. Overall, they have allowed 1,883 rushing yards through 11 outings. When it comes to yards via the pass, the Tigers are giving up 2,708 yards which ranks them 109th in the nation. They have conceded 246.2 yards per game through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 61.5%. During this campaign, they have given up 417.4 yards/contest which has them ranked 112th in the country. They have granted 20 touchdowns by air in addition to 20 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Owls head into this game 3-8 for this season. In their last game, the Owls went home defeated by a final of 34-24 when they faced the UAB Blazers. E.J. Warner (2 touchdowns) ended the contest with 323 yards on 25/46 through the air while his QB rating was 123.3. He threw 1 pick and his Y/A was 7.0. Edward Saydee ran the football 8 times for 33 yds, ending the game with 4.1 yards per carry for Temple. The Owls ended up finishing with 378 yards while they ran 67 plays (5.6 yds per play). Temple ran for 2.6 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 55 yards on 21 carries. Temple gave up 46 rush attempts for 259 yds (5.6 yards per rush). The Owls passing defense conceded a completion rate of 71.4%, relinquishing 246 yds on 20 out of 28 through the air.

In relation to their ability to score points, the Owls currently sit 108th in college football by scoring 21.1 points per game. The Temple Owls hold an average of 363.9 yards per outing, ranking them 84th in the nation. The Temple offense has racked up 380 yds of penalties on 48 violations, which is 122nd in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 15 picks while allowing opponents to recover 9 fumbles and they have recorded 230 first downs. During this campaign so far, the Owls have earned 2,990 yards through the air along with holding an average of 271.8 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 31st in the country. They hold an average of 92.1 yards via the ground game and have run for 1,013 yards overall.

The Owls are surrendering 34.8 PPG, which has them ranked 123rd in the country. Temple has surrendered a total of 2,190 yards via the ground game (199.1 yards/game) and 23 touchdowns on the ground so far this season. This season, they have allowed 383 points in total. They have yielded 23 touchdowns through the air and 242.4 yards/game, which puts them in 104th in D-1. The Owls defense has taken part in 779 plays, which ranks 106th in college football. Their defense has tallied 2 fumbles recovered and 2 picks so far this year.

Who will win tonight's Tigers/Owls college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Owls +12

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