Temple vs South Florida Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Oct 2026
Temple vs South Florida Predictions
It’s time to go for South Florida against the spread, especially with an attractive -6.5 line at -110. Our prediction is that this can be comfortably achieved when playing Temple.
We've identified our Best Bet for Temple vs South Florida, alongside our Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Explore the complete analysis behind each pick further down the page.
Temple vs South Florida Preview
Temple squares off against South Florida in this Week 5 matchup at Raymond James Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Saturday, October 3.
Temple Owls have suffered three straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Army Black Knights 21-17 at Lincoln Financial Field.
South Florida Bulls won their last game 14-6, making it four on the bounce. This was a road victory at Doyt L. Perry Stadium against Bowling Green Falcons.
H2H: USF Beat Temple in their Previous Meeting
USF won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 27-23 triumph when facing Temple at Raymond James Stadium. The past 5 H2H games have seen Temple land three wins.
Quarterbacks
Ajani Sheppard
Michael Van Buren Jr.
Best Bet
Bet on South Florida against the spread in order to get the best value. They should be able to cover a generous -6.5 line at -110 for this college football matchup.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
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USF -6.5 Probability
If you go by the top betting apps, there’s a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts have this figure between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. That means we are regarding it as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
You can back Ajani Sheppard (Temple) at -114 to have less than 134.5 passing yards. He could struggle to reach the QB Passing Yards line, making this prop bet highly appealing.
D.J. Crowther (Temple) is available at -114 to finish with fewer than 78.5 rushing yards. We’re confident he’ll fall short of the Player Rushing Yards line, as the total looks too high.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: South Florida -6.5, Over 48.5 points and Ajani Sheppard (Temple) to have Under 134.5 passing yards.
A same game parlay is a fantastic option for bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single football game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
Correct Score Prediction
21
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31
South Florida
If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. the Bulls to achieve a 31-21 victory is on offer at massive odds.
Temple vs South Florida Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
South Florida are regarded as having a 68% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -213. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Temple are trading at +176.
The spread currently stands at 5.5 and the total points line is 50.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular football wagers. If you're keen on Over 50.5, this selection is available at -106.
The top sportsbooks offer a huge selection of team props and game lines when it comes to most college football games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
USF Tough to Crack at Home
South Florida is riding nine straight wins at Raymond James Stadium. They have nine wins and one loss in the last 10 games at home, averaging 45.40 points scored and 17.00 points allowed.
Temple has stumbled to three straight defeats on the road. They own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 30.60 points on average and giving up 38.00.
The previous meeting at Raymond James Stadium saw USF defeat Temple 27-23. Across the past 3 head-to-head meetings at Raymond James Stadium, USF have recorded two wins, with Temple winning once.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O48.5 | U48.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 South Florida Home Stats |
9-1 | 62.40 | 45.40 | 17.00 | 7 | 3 | |
 Temple Away Stats |
3-7 | 68.60 | 30.60 | 38.00 | 9 | 1 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O48.5 = Games Over 48.5 Points
- U48.5 = Games Under 48.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Temple Owls Stats
South Florida Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 57.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 68.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 48.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 48.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 26.40 pts and allowed 31.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 30.60 pts and allowed 38.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 55.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 62.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 48.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 48.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 35.40 pts and allowed 19.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 45.70 pts and allowed 16.60 pts in the last 10 home games
| American Athletic | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Memphis
|
5 | 1 | 231 | 125 | 106 | 3-0 | 2-1 | 3W |
UTSA
|
5 | 1 | 188 | 155 | 33 | 3-0 | 2-1 | 3W |
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|
4 | 2 | 253 | 175 | 78 | 3-0 | 1-2 | 3W |
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|
4 | 1 | 186 | 133 | 53 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 4W |
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|
3 | 2 | 124 | 113 | 11 | 2-1 | 1-1 | 3W |
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|
3 | 2 | 153 | 96 | 57 | 2-1 | 1-1 | 1W |
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|
3 | 3 | 133 | 155 | -22 | 3-0 | 0-3 | 1L |
|
Temple
|
2 | 4 | 149 | 158 | -9 | 1-3 | 1-1 | 1L |
|
South Florida
|
4 | 2 | 157 | 104 | 53 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 2L |
Navy
|
2 | 3 | 135 | 117 | 18 | 2-0 | 0-3 | 1W |
Tulsa
|
3 | 3 | 165 | 140 | 25 | 2-1 | 1-2 | 3L |
Tulane
|
2 | 3 | 92 | 113 | -21 | 2-0 | 0-3 | 1L |
Rice
|
1 | 5 | 102 | 165 | -63 | 1-2 | 0-3 | 5L |
Charlotte
|
0 | 6 | 96 | 253 | -157 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 6L |
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