Posted on
11/8/2007 3:33:08 PM
NCAAF Betting – No. 25 Penn State (7-3) at Temple (3-6)
By Eric Williams
The Penn State Nittany Lions, (7-3 SU, 4-6 ATS, 5-5 O/U) are averaging 397.1 yards and 30.8 points per game and allowing 301.2 yards and 17.6 points per game.
The Temple Owls, (3-6 SU, 6-3 ATS, 3-6 O/U) are averaging 316.3 yards and 18.9 points per game and allowing 370.8 yards and 28.2 points per game.
The Nittany Lions blanked Temple 47-0 last season, but could have a bit of a tougher matchup this time around as the Owls have won three consecutive games for the first time since 1990 before dropping their last contest to Ohio 23-7.
Penn State enters this contest coming off a 26-19 win over Purdue last week.
Here is a look at tonight’s Key Trends, followed by my Free NCAA Football Betting Picks:
Key Nittany Lions Trends
The Nittany Lions are 4-1 ATS in their last five non-conference games.
The Nittany Lions are 4-1 ATS in their last five vs. MAC.
The Nittany Lions are 7-3-2 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Key Owls Trends
The Owls are 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games.
The Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last five games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
The Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last five games following a ATS loss.
Key Totals Trends
The Under is 4-0 in Nittany Lions last four vs. a team with a losing record.
The Under is 5-1 in Nittany Lions last six games in November.
The Under is 4-0 in Owls last four games overall.
The Over is 7-1-1 in Owls last nine games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
The Nittany Lions are 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings.
The Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings.
Analysis: The only thing that matters here is the point spread as Penn State could likely beat the Owls in their sleep. Despite their resurgence, I have seen the Owls’ act far too many times. Take the Nittany Lions to cover the spread and put the Owls away early.
NCAAF Free Picks: Penn State -24 points
12:00 PM EST NCAAF Odds
Penn State Nittany Lions -24 -110
Temple Owls +24 -110
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