An exciting American Athletic Conference showdown is on the horizon as the Army Black Knights face the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Thursday night. Coming off impressive victories, Army secured a 37-14 win over Rice, while Temple claimed a 45-29 victory in Week 4. This matchup sees Army, with a record of 3-0 and 2-0 in the AAC, entering their first season in the conference, having outscored their opponents by a remarkable 75 points. In contrast, Temple stands at 1-3 and has a negative point differential of 67 for the season.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, with Army averaging 429.7 total yards per game compared to Temple’s 318.5. The Black Knights are currently favored by 12.5 points, and the total points over/under is set at 46.5. Prior to finalizing any bets on the game, it’s recommended to review the predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times and has seen substantial profits for bettors.
As things stand, Army is favored to win, boasting strong performance metrics. Their senior quarterback, Bryson Daily, has been a key player, showing off dual-threat capabilities with substantial contributions in both passing and rushing. He had an impressive outing against Rice, amassing 252 yards and accounting for five touchdowns. On the defensive side, junior linebacker Kalib Fortner leads the team in tackles, bringing impactful experience from previous seasons.
Temple, while struggling, has standout players who could turn the tide. Senior wide receiver Dante Wright is emerging as a vital offensive asset, having caught numerous passes and touchdowns this season. Additionally, senior linebacker D.J. Woodbury Sr. anchors the Owls’ defense, leading in tackles and showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to the team’s defensive efforts.
The SportsLine model, observing the matchup closely, suggests an over on the total points with a projected 48 combined points and indicates that one side of the spread is expected to succeed more than 50% of the time based on simulations. For detailed picks and strategies, visiting SportsLine could provide further insights into this anticipated game.