- Temple is a -2.5 point favorite vs. Massachusetts
- Temple vs. Massachusetts Total (Over/Under): 47.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN+
The Temple (0-0) visit Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium to take on the Massachusetts (0-0) on Aug. 30 in Amherst, MA. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.
Temple is a betting favorite in Week 1, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Temple vs. Massachusetts Over/Under is 47.5 total points.
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Temple vs. Massachusetts Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Temple | -2.5 -110 | 47.5 -110 | -140 |
| Massachusetts | +2.5 -110 | 47.5 -110 | +115 |
Temple vs Massachusetts Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Temple will win this game with 58.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Temple and Massachusetts, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Temple vs Massachusetts Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UMass will cover the spread with 80.4% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Temple Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Temple has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.55 Units / 37% ROI)
- Temple have covered the 1Q Spread in 4 of their last 6 games (+3.15 Units / 48% ROI)
- Temple has hit the Game Total Over in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Temple has hit the 1H Game Total Over in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 88% ROI)
- Temple have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 10 games (+1.60 Units / 15% ROI)
Massachusetts Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Massachusetts has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games (+7.05 Units / 141% ROI)
- Massachusetts have covered the 1Q Spread in their last 4 games (+4.20 Units / 97% ROI)
- Massachusetts has hit the Game Total Over in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Massachusetts have covered the Spread in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Massachusetts have covered the 1H Spread in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 87% ROI)
Temple: Keys to the Game vs. Massachusetts
Temple is 2-13 (.133) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2023 season– T-6th-worst in FBS; Average: .442
Temple is 2-12 (.143) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2023 season– T-7th-worst in FBS; Average: .473
Temple is 1-18 (.053) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2023 season– T-5th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .273
Temple is 1-18 (.053) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2023 season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .282
Massachusetts: Keys to the Game vs. Temple
UMass was winless (0-9) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs in the 2024 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .375
UMass is 1-16 (.059) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: .412
UMass was winless (0-8) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities in the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .454
UMass was winless (0-4) when allowing 200 or more passing yards in the 2024 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .461
Matchup Notes for Temple vs. Massachusetts
UMass’s offense threw for 2,181 passing yards in 12 games (just 181.8 YPG) last season — 22nd-worst among FBS offenses. Temple’s defense allowed just 192.1 passing yards per game last season — 30th-best among FBS defenses.
UMass’s QBs threw for 2,181 passing yards in 12 games (just 181.8 YPG) last season — 21st-worst among FBS teams. Temple’s defense allowed just 192.1 passing yards per game last season — 30th-best among FBS defenses.
UMass’s RBs averaged just 6.2 yards after the catch last season — T-19th-worst among FBS RBs. Temple’s defense allowed 10.8 RAC to RBs last season — T-11th-worst among FBS defenses.
Temple’s RBs averaged just 5.4 yards after the catch last season — T-5th-worst among FBS RBs. UMass’s defense allowed 13.7 RAC last season — T-4th-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Temple’s RBs averaged just 5.4 yards after the catch last season — T-5th-worst among FBS RBs. UMass’s defense allowed just 5.6 RAC to RBs last season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.
Temple’s RBs averaged just 5.4 yards after the catch last season — T-5th-worst among FBS RBs. UMass’s defense allowed 13.7 RAC last season — T-6th-worst among FBS defenses.
Temple Offensive Stats & Trends
Temple TEs were targeted 12.8 times per game (153/12) in the 2023 season– highest among FBS Teams; Average: 4.7
Temple TEs have been targeted 64 times in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams
Temple’s RBs averaged just 5.4 yards after the catch last season — T-5th-worst among FBS RBs. UMass’s defense allowed 13.7 RAC last season — T-4th-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Temple RBs have rushed for 6 TDs on 57 carries (9.5 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 5th-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 4.6
Temple TEs were targeted 42 times in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams
Massachusetts Offensive Stats & Trends
UMass’s offense threw for 2,181 passing yards in 12 games (just 181.8 YPG) last season — 22nd-worst among FBS offenses. Temple’s defense allowed just 192.1 passing yards per game last season — 30th-best among FBS defenses.
UMass’s QBs threw for 2,181 passing yards in 12 games (just 181.8 YPG) last season — 21st-worst among FBS teams. Temple’s defense allowed just 192.1 passing yards per game last season — 30th-best among FBS defenses.
UMass’s RBs averaged just 6.2 yards after the catch last season — T-19th-worst among FBS RBs. Temple’s defense allowed 10.8 RAC to RBs last season — T-11th-worst among FBS defenses.
UMass had just 181.8 receiving yards per game last season — 22nd-worst among FBS skill players. Temple’s defense allowed just 192.1 receiving yards per game last season — 30th-best among FBS defenses.
UMass RBs had no touchdowns on 40 receptions in the 2024 season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 19.8
Temple Defensive Stats & Trends
Temple allowed 9.0 touchdowns per interception (27 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) in the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 1.8
Temple allowed 9.0 touchdowns per interception (27 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) in the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0
Temple intercepted 3 of 326 attempts (108.7 pass attempts per int.) in the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 37.2
Temple had no interceptions and 15 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 10.1
Temple tackled opponents for a loss on 5 of 32 rushing attempts (16% TFL%) on 3rd and short in the 2024 season– T-20th-best in FBS; Average: 10%.
Massachusetts Defensive Stats & Trends
UMass has allowed 14.4 yards per completion (4,593 yards/318 completions) since the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 11.9
Opponents have averaged just 13.2 completions per game (318 / 24) against UMass since the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: 18.6
UMass allowed passes of 20+ yards on 8 of 38 attempts (21%) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%
UMass’s opponents has attempted just 23.1 passes per game since the 2023 season– lowest among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 30.2
UMass’s opponents has attempted just 23.1 passes per game since the 2023 season– lowest in FBS; Average: 30.7
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