The Temple Owls (1-1) host the FCS Norfolk State Spartans on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Owls are heavily favored, by 30.5 points. The over/under in this outing is 54.5 points.
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Temple vs. Norfolk State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple | -30.5 | -110 | -110 | 54.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| Temple | Norfolk State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 21.9 (108) | 5.0 (52) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 29.3 (79) | 59.0 (94) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 22 (116) | 3 (66) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 12 (109) | 1 (31) |
Temple vs. Norfolk State Betting Insights (2022)
Temple Stats and Trends
- Temple has put together a 0-1-0 record against the spread this season.
- The average total in Temple’s outings this year is 55.0, 0.5 more than this matchup’s over/under.
Norfolk State Stats and Trends (2022)
- The Spartans did not cover the spread when an underdog by 30.5 points or more last year (in two opportunities).
- Norfolk State had a 56.8-point average over/under in its outings last year, 2.3 more points than the total for this game.
Temple Players to Watch
- E.J. Warner leads the team with 522 passing yards (261.0 yards per game) and has a 49.5% completion percentage this year (48-of-97) while throwing three touchdowns with two interceptions.
- Darvon Hubbard has racked up a team-high 49 rushing yards (24.5 yards per game).
- Joquez Smith has rushed for 45 yards on nine carries (45.0 yards per game) this year.
- Dante Wright has 12 catches and paces his team with 130 receiving yards (65.0 ypg) while scoring one touchdown.
- David Martin-Robinson has also tacked on 109 yards on eight catches. He averages 54.5 receiving yards per game this year.
- This season Amad Anderson Jr. is averaging 50.5 yards per game, with six catches for 101 yards.
Norfolk State Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Otto Kuhns threw for 233 yards while completing 40% of his passes (12-of-30), with one touchdown and two interceptions last year (116.5 yards per game).
- Jaylen White took 10 attempts for 22 rushing yards a season ago (11.0 yards per game).
- Last year JJ Davis ran for 12 yards on 14 carries (6.0 ypg).
- Last season Da’Quan Felton notched four catches for 145 yards (72.5 ypg) with one touchdown.
- Jason Wonodi’s stat line last year showed two grabs for 50 yards. He put up 50.0 receiving yards per game.
- Tremayne Talbert totaled 33 yards on three catches in 2022, averaging 33.0 yards per game .
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