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Temple heads to the UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio for a Saturday afternoon AAC showdown against the Roadrunners, tipping off at 1:00 PM ET. The Owls (12–7, 4–2 AAC) are pushing toward the top half of the league standings, while UTSA (4–15, 0–7 AAC) continues to search for its first conference win. This is a clear contrast in trajectory, and the market sees it too — Temple is currently a double-digit road favorite.
The spread sits at -11.5 for the Owls, with a high moneyline tax at -685. UTSA is listed at +465 to pull the upset, and the total is set at 145.5. With two teams heading in opposite directions and different shot profiles, there’s room for value — especially for bettors focused on tempo, defensive gaps, and first-half potential.
Temple Owls vs UTSA Roadrunners Odds
These are the current betting lines. Always check for movement in the latest college basketball odds before placing your bet.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Owls | -685 | -11.5 (-110) | O 145.5 (-110) |
| UTSA Roadrunners | +465 | +11.5 (-114) | U 145.5 (-110) |
Temple Owls Betting Form
Temple has found some stability in AAC play with a solid stretch of results. Their balanced offense, paced by multi-level scoring from both wings and guards, has helped them cover spreads in favorable matchups. The Owls aren’t elite from three, but they convert well enough to space the floor and let their interior play open up lanes.
Defensively, Temple holds opponents under 43% from the field on the season and is among the best in the AAC at defending without fouling. They’ve shown the ability to keep bad teams from hanging around and often win the rebounding battle — both of which are relevant here. Their slow-tempo preference makes them tough to run on, which helps suppress volatility and keep spreads in control.
They’ve covered in multiple double-digit favorites spots already, and UTSA’s inefficiencies on both ends set the table for another. For player availability, always check the Temple Owls injury report. No major red flags are reported at time of writing.
You can explore more Temple stats and trends on their Temple Owls schedule and stats page.
UTSA Roadrunners Betting Form
UTSA has been outclassed most of the season, particularly in conference play where they remain winless. The Roadrunners rank near the bottom of the AAC in both offensive and defensive efficiency. They struggle to defend the perimeter and consistently allow clean looks from mid-range and beyond the arc.
On the offensive end, UTSA has poor assist-to-turnover numbers and struggles to create off the dribble. Their guard play has been streaky at best, and their half-court sets often stall out. Even when they generate open looks, they lack consistent shotmakers to convert at the volume needed to keep up with more efficient teams like Temple.
At home, they’ve failed to cover in five of their last seven and continue to give up 75+ points to average offenses. The mismatch here isn’t just on talent, it’s on structure — UTSA turns it over too much and can’t stay in front of quicker guards. That’s a recipe for Temple scoring comfortably unless the Owls shoot themselves out of rhythm.
Be sure to monitor the UTSA Roadrunners injury report for any late lineup shifts, though no major changes have been announced yet.
Full team data is available on the UTSA Roadrunners schedule and stats page.
Temple vs UTSA Matchup Breakdown
Temple is the more disciplined team in both structure and execution, and it shows in how they manage pace. While UTSA occasionally looks to push tempo to manufacture offense, they’re inefficient doing it and lack the finishing consistency. If Temple slows things down — which they typically do — UTSA’s weakness in half-court offense gets exposed.
Temple has clear edges in:
- Ball movement and assist rate
- Perimeter defense (especially against streaky shooters)
- Turnover margin (+3.5 average over their last 6)
- Late-game execution and free-throw conversion
Even in terms of foul rates and FT attempt ratio, Temple holds the advantage. They don’t foul much and generate more chances at the stripe than UTSA. That matters with the spread hovering in double digits — late free throws could decide cover vs no-cover.
It’s also worth noting that UTSA has faded late in multiple games, including recent losses where they gave up 10+ point swings after the 12-minute mark. That plays well into Temple’s deeper rotation and game management.
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Temple vs UTSA Predictions and Best Bets
This is a rare case where the road favorite still holds betting value. Temple matches up well, doesn’t rely on pace for scoring, and has a defense that can suppress a struggling UTSA offense. At -11.5, this line looks playable even with standard juice. Temple has covered in similar spots and UTSA hasn’t shown enough shot creation to make up that kind of gap.
The total at 145.5 is high for a game where Temple is likely to control tempo. Unless UTSA has an uncharacteristically hot shooting day, this game could settle into the low 140s or high 130s. If Temple builds a big lead and slows it down, second-half pace could grind. Slight lean toward the Under, but not as strong as the side.
If you’re looking for a secondary angle, Temple First Half -6 could be in play. UTSA tends to fall behind early and has covered just once in their last six first halves.
Best Bet: Temple -11.5 (-110)
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