Temple Owls vs. Ball State Cardinals Point Spread - Pick

[J Green]

Temple Owls vs. Ball State Cardinals Point Spread - Pick

Betting Odds: Temple -8.5 / ball State +8.5
Over/Under Total: 49.5
Moneyline: Temple -315 / Ball State -265

Did you know... that you can bet on football games at -105 instead of the standard -110? This will save you HUGE money over the course of the season! Make the switch to the online bookie with the biggest selection of betting lines and start saving BIG bucks TODAY: 5Dimes Sportsbook.

Team Records Straight up and Against the Point Spread:

Temple Owls: 3-2 SU / 4-1 ATS
Ball State Cardinals: 3-2 SU 2-3 ATS

Sagarin PREDICTOR Power Rankings
Temple Owls: 70.15
Ball State Cardinals: 63.36

Trends Worth Noting:

1. Temple is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
2. Temple is 2-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
3. Ball State is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.
4. Ball State is 3-13 ATS in their last 16 home games.

Key Injuries:


Ball State
Odis Prunty CB Ques Sat - Concussion
David Raffin C Ques Sat - Leg
Austin Holtz T Ques Sat - Knee
Quintin Cooper CB Ques Sat - Knee
Armand Dehaney CB Ques Sat - Concussion
Joshua Howard S Ques Sat - Undisclosed
Andre Dawson CB Ques Sat - Undisclosed
Sean Baker S Ques Sat - Shoulder
Kreg Hunter C Ques Sat - Leg
Jason Pinkston CB Doub Sat - Hamstring

Matchup Analysis:

Both teams are not very good on both sides of the ball and even though Ball State is at home Temple has played a tougher schedule, which is why they will win and cover.

Jason's Pick to Cover the Point Spread: Temple -10

YES! There are still online sportsbooks that can get credit cards to work for deposits! Check out Intertops where your card WILL work and where you'll get a generous sign-up bonus and where you know your money is safe as they were the first bookmaker to go online back in the 90's!