SMU vs. Temple Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Betting Odds
The SMU Mustangs will travel to Philadelphia to take on the Temple Owls. Can E.J. Warner and the Owls keep it close against their conference foe? Matt McCuen breaks it down with his SMU vs Temple prediction and pick.
Matt McCuen - October 20, 2023, 9:30 AM EDT
5 minSMU vs. Temple Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The SMU Mustangs vs the Temple Owls will clash from the City of Brotherly Love for an American Conference affair.
SMU vs. Temple Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: October 20, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
SMU vs. Temple Odds
- Spread: SMU -21 (-110), Temple +21 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 54.5 (-110), U 54.5 (-105)
- Moneyline Odds: SMU (-1250), Temple (+900)
SMU vs. Temple Prediction
SMU will begin play with a 4-2 record. SMU is tied for first in the conference with a 2-0 start.
The Mustangs enter play as winners of two games in a row.
Preston Stone leads this SMU offense. Stone has thrown for 1,467 yards, 14 touchdowns, and five interceptions.
Running back Jaylan Knighton leads this Mustangs backfield. Knighton has rushed for a team-best 358 yards and two touchdowns.
Wide receiver Jordan Kerley leads the team in receiving yards with 223. Tight end R.J. Maryland leads the team with three receiving touchdowns.
Temple will enter Friday Night's game with a 2-5 record on the season.
The Owls have lost four consecutive games.
Temple's last win came on September 16th vs. Norfolk State.
E.J. Warner, the son of hall-of-fame quarterback Kurt Warner, leads this Temple offense. Warner has thrown for 1,741 yards, 12 touchdowns, and five interceptions.
Joquez Smith has been the top option in the backfield for the Owls. Smith has ripped off 280 yards and one touchdown.
Amad Anderson Jr. has been the favorite target of Warner. Anderson Jr. has hauled in 27 receptions for 394 yards and one touchdown.
Temple is not a great team, but getting three touchdowns at home is far too many points.
The Owls have struggled as of late, but they played four high-quality teams in their losing efforts.
Temple has played much better at home. The Owls are 3-1 ATS at home against this number of 21.
SMU vs. Temple Pick
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