The Zips will play the Owls on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023. The matchup takes place at Lincoln Financial Field. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 2:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2023 college football season has begun, with Akron and Temple scheduled to matchup at Lincoln Financial Field. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2022 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Akron had a 96.33 conference power ranking in the 2022 season. The conference power ranking for Temple in the 2022 season was 93.00.
- Away Akron - At the end of the 2022 regular season, Akron had a 1-6 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Temple - Temple finished the 2022 regular season with a 3-4 record as a home team. They ranked 4th in the American Conference for home team wins in 2022.
- Points Scored - Akron wound up 6th (261) in the MAC Conference, with Temple ranked 10th (263) for points scored in the 2022 American Conference.
- Points Against - Akron finished 2nd (402) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2022. Temple wound up 6th (351) in the 2022 American Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Akron had a 2-10 regular season overall record, with Temple notching a 3-9 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a clash of the titans as Akron visits Temple... (Get ready to bet on this game at SportsBetting3.com!) The battle on September 2nd at Lincoln Financial Field will be a thrilling start to the 2023-24 college football season.
Both teams are hungry for redemption after disappointing previous seasons... (Review the odds below if you're feeling lucky!) Akron finished with a 2-10 standing, while Temple ended at 3-9. With a new season comes new opportunities, and both teams will be looking to make a statement right from the start.
The game will undoubtedly be a test of strength, strategy, and determination... (Don't miss the action, bet on this game at SportsBetting3.com!) The Akron will be fighting tooth and nail to improve their record, while Temple will be aiming to protect their home turf. There's no doubt that sparks will fly as these teams leave it all on the field.
So mark your calendars for September 2nd... (Prepare to bet on this game at SportsBetting3.com!) It's game time, and both Akron and Temple are ready to kick off the new season with a bang. Who will come out on top? Buckle up and get ready for an electrifying showdown!
Best Zips at Owls Odds
| Underdog Akron | Favorite Temple |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Akron | Favorite Temple |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Temple is a -10 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Akron is a +10 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 55.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 55.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Temple is a -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Akron is a +280 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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Akron
Temple
9/02/23 2:00pm EDT | +10 -110-10 -110 |
Underdog Akron - Akron bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +10 Akron underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 10. Your bet loses if they lose by 11 or more.
Favorite Temple - Temple bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -10 Temple favorite bet wins if they win by 11 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 10. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Akron at Temple Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Akron
Temple
First Team To Score
9/02/23 2:00pm EDT | +155-200Bet |
Akron
Temple
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/02/23 2:00pm EDT | +165-250+10000Bet |
Akron
Temple
Game to Overtime
9/02/23 2:00pm EDT | +1050-10000Bet |
Akron
Temple
Both Teams Score 10+
9/02/23 2:00pm EDT | -1400+675Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Akron
Temple
Both Teams Score 20+
9/02/23 2:00pm EDT | -150+115Bet |
Akron
Temple
Both Teams Score 30+
9/02/23 2:00pm EDT | +400-650Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 1 | Akron vs Temple Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 | TEM 24, AKR 21 Lincoln Financial Field | Temple by 3 |
| 2021 Week 2 | Temple vs Akron Saturday, September 11th, 2021 | TEM 45, AKR 24 InfoCision Stadium | Temple by 21 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| American | |||||||||
| Temple | 1-7 | 0.125 | 3 | 9 | 253 | 428 | 3-4 | 0-5 | L3 |
| MAC East | |||||||||
| Akron | 1-7 | 0.125 | 2 | 10 | 195 | 336 | 2-3 | 0-7 | L3 |
Akron & Temple Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Akron Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Akron | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Temple | +80000 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Akron vs Temple | TEM 24, AKR 21 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Morgan State vs Akron | AKR 24, MORG 21 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Akron vs Kentucky | UK 35, AKR 3 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Akron vs Indiana | IU 29, AKR 27 (4OT) Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Buffalo vs Akron | BUFF 13, AKR 10 (OT) Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Northern Illinois vs Akron | NIU 55, AKR 14 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Akron vs Central Michigan | CMU 17, AKR 10 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Akron vs Bowling Green | BGSU 41, AKR 14 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Kent State vs Akron | AKR 31, KENT 27 Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Akron vs Miami (OH) | M-OH 19, AKR 0 Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Akron vs Eastern Michigan | EMU 30, AKR 27 (2OT) Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Ohio vs Akron | OHIO 25, AKR 14 Friday, November 24th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Akron vs Temple | TEM 24, AKR 21 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Temple vs Rutgers | RUTG 36, TEM 7 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Norfolk State vs Temple | TEM 41, NORF 9 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Miami (FL) vs Temple | MIA 41, TEM 7 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Temple vs Tulsa | TLSA 48, TEM 26 Thursday, September 28th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | UTSA vs Temple | UTSA 49, TEM 34 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Temple vs North Texas | UNT 45, TEM 14 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | SMU vs Temple | SMU 55, TEM 0 Friday, October 20th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Navy vs Temple | TEM 32, NAVY 18 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Temple vs South Florida Stars | USF 27, TEM 23 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Temple vs UAB | UAB 34, TEM 24 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Memphis vs Temple | MEM 45, TEM 21 Friday, November 24th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Akron vs Temple College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Akron vs Temple Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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