Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Temple Owls Prediction, Oct 19, 2024 College Football Tips, Best Bets and Odds

Game: Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Temple Owls

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Owls (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

The Temple Owls (1-5) will face the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-4) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. Temple opens this game as the oddsmakers' 3.0-point favorite. The total was set at 52.5.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane come into this game 2-4 this season. The last time they took the field, the Golden Hurricane took on the Army Black Knights and ended up losing 49-7. In total, they had 72 plays that converted into 268 yards. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane ended up running the ball 42 times for 159 yards, an average of 3.8 yards per attempt. Against the run, the Golden Hurricane gave up 321 yards on 40 attempts, which equates to 8.0 yards per rush given up. Tulsa gave up 6 completions on 6 attempts for 160 yards, a 100.0% completion rate.

The Golden Hurricane have totaled 2,352 yards this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Tulsa has compiled 8 touchdowns through the air and 8 touchdowns on the ground. They turned the football over six times. Tulsa accounted for 127 first downs and was flagged for 38 violations for 325 yards. As a team, they average 182.5 yards rushing, which ranks them 48th in D-1. When it comes to putting points on the board, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane are averaging 24.3 points per contest.

The Golden Hurricane rank 124th in Division 1 in opponent scoring, giving up 37.0 PPG. They are giving up an average of 4.4 yards per tote and 161.8 rushing yards per contest so far this season. During the season they have allowed 971 rushing yards in 6 games. In terms of yards through the air, the Golden Hurricane have conceded 1,594 yards, which ranks them 114th in Division 1. They concede 265.7 yards per game through the pass and allow a completion rate of 64.4%. Over the course of the season, they are averaging 427.5 yards per game, which ranks them 114th in college football. They scored 16 touchdowns via the pass, in addition to 13 touchdowns coming off the rock.

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The Owls enter this game with a record of 1-5 this season. In their last game, the Owls lost 29-20 to the Connecticut Huskies. Temple gave up 41 attempts on the ground for 99 yards (2.4 yards per rush). The Owls' secondary posted a 58.5% completion rate and lost 272 yards on 24 of 41 through the air. The Owls finished the contest with 270 total yards on 68 plays (4.0 yards per play). Temple ran the ball 3.6 yards per carry and totaled 134 yards on 37 attempts.

The Temple Owls average 293.8 yards per game, which ranks them 122nd in college football. The Temple offense has accumulated 237 yards of penalty on 33 infractions, ranking it 97th nationally in giving up free yards. They have averaged 90.3 yards rushing per game and have rushed for 542 yards this season. They threw 7 interceptions, lost 8 fumbles and had 91 1st downs. In terms of this team's ability to score, the Owls rank 120th nationally, scoring 18.8 points per game. So far on the season, the Owls have gained 1,221 yards through the air, not to mention holding an average of 203.5 yards per game, which ranks them 91st nationally.

The Owls are giving up 36.2 PPG, which ranks them 123rd in D-1. Temple has given up a total of 1,395 yards on the ground game (232.5 yards per outing) and 15 touchdowns rushing so far this season. In total they gave up 217 points. They have given up 10 touchdowns through the air and 168.3 yards per game, ranking 18th nationally. The Owls' defense has appeared in 414 games, which ranks 101st nationally. They recovered 1 fumble and had 3 picks during the season.

Who will win the Golden Hurricane/Owls college football game against the spread tonight?

Tony's pick: Take the Owls -3.0

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