North Texas Mean Green vs Temple Owls Prediction, 11/30/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: North Texas Mean Green vs Temple Owls

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Location: Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Owls (+11.0)

Total/Over-Under: 64.5

The Temple Owls (3-8) will try to beat the North Texas Mean Green (5-6) at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Temple opens as 11.0-point dogs from oddsmakers. The total is 64.5.

The North Texas Mean Green come into this game with a record of 5-6 for this season. In their last matchup, the Mean Green played the East Carolina Pirates and went home with a loss by a final score of 40-28. When the final whistle blew, they tallied 84 plays which totaled 447 yds. The North Texas Mean Green ended up rushing 36 different times and compiled 181 yds, which earned them an average of 5.0 yards per tote. Against the run, the Mean Green gave up 255 yards on 57 attempts, which is 4.5 yds per run allowed. North Texas surrendered 16 pass completions on 24 tries for 298 yds, and a completion percentage of 66.7%.

The Mean Green have attained 5,431 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, North Texas has amassed 30 touchdowns through the air and 20 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 17 times. North Texas has a total of 270 1st downs, and they have been called for 78 penalties for 648 yards. As a team they're averaging 157.9 yards in the run game which has them sitting 72nd in Division 1. In terms of getting in the endzone, the North Texas Mean Green hold an average of 34.9 points per contest.

In terms of passing yards, the Mean Green have allowed 2,866 yards which puts them in 121st in college football. They have given up 260.5 yards per game through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 60.0%. Overall, they are allowing 466.7 yards per outing which ranks them 129th in Division 1. They have surrendered 22 touchdowns through the air as well as 24 touchdowns running the ball. The opposition is running for an average of 4.8 yards per rush and 206.3 yards on the ground per game on the season. During the season, they have given up 2,269 running yards through 11 contests. The Mean Green are ranked 125th in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, giving up 36.1 points per contest.

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The Owls step onto the field holding a record of 3-8 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Owls went home defeated by a final of 51-27 when they faced the UTSA Roadrunners. Temple allowed 39 run attempts for 309 yards (7.9 yds per carry). The Owls passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 74.1%, surrendering 220 yards on 20 out of 27 passing. The Owls finished with a total of 289 yards while running 69 plays (4.2 yards per play). Temple rushed for 1.9 yards per attempt, finishing with 70 yds on 37 attempts.

The Temple Owls average 305.5 yards/game, which ranks them 124th in the nation. The Temple offense has totaled 531 yds of penalties on 65 violations, ranking them 66th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They hold an average of 94.2 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 1,036 yards for the year. They have thrown 13 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 10 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 171 1st downs. In relation to their ability to score points, the Owls are ranked 122nd in Division 1 holding an average of 19.8 PPG. During this campaign so far, the Owls have earned 2,324 passing yards as well as an average of 211.3 passing yards per game, which has them sitting 84th in college football.

The Owls are relinquishing 36.5 points per game, ranking them 128th in college football. Temple has yielded a total of 2,460 rushing yards (223.6 yards/game) as well as 28 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. This season, they have allowed 402 points. They have surrendered 19 touchdowns through the air as well as 192.7 yards/outing, which puts them in 33rd in D-1. The Owls defense has participated in 745 plays, which has them sitting 86th in D-1. Their defense has tallied 4 fumbles recovered and 9 picks so far this year.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Owls +11.0

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