The UTSA Roadrunners (4-9, 0-1 AAC) are underdogs (by 9.5 points) to break a four-game road losing streak when they visit the Temple Owls (9-5, 1-0 AAC) on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET. The over/under is set at 149.5 in the matchup.
Check out all the Latest NCAA Basketball Betting Previews!
Spread
Bet $20, Payout $38.35
Temple Cover -9.5 vs UTSA -109
Temple vs. UTSA betting lines
- Temple moneyline odds to win: -505
- UTSA moneyline odds to win: +378
- Spread: Temple (-9.5)
- Total: 149.5
Temple statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Temple covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games last season. Temple covered seven times in 13 opportunities at home, and it covered six times in 12 opportunities in road games.
- The Owls went over the total less consistently at home last season, hitting the over in nine of 13 home matchups (69.2%). In road games, they hit the over in nine of 12 games (75%).
- As a moneyline favorite last season, Temple won eight of nine games when playing at home, good for a .889 winning percentage. Temple won zero of three games away from home (.000) as a moneyline favorite.
Last season stats
- With 78.8 points scored per game and 77.7 points allowed last season, the Owls were 58th in college basketball offensively and 321st defensively.
- Temple collected 32.4 rebounds per game and conceded 32.1 boards last season, ranking 156th and 239th, respectively, in the country.
- The Owls were 13th-worst in the country in assists (10.8 per game) last year.
Temple betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-8-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-6-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
- O-U-P: 8-5-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-3 (Home: 5-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.6 (82nd in nation) | 44.3 (232nd) | 29.6 (311th) | 29.1 (88th) | 13.4 (250th) | 8.1 (first) |
Need to know more about sports betting before you put down a wager on Temple vs. UTSA? Here’s everything you need to know about how to bet.
UTSA statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This season, UTSA is 1-2-0 at home against the spread (.333 winning percentage). On the road, it is 1-5-0 ATS (.167).
- Roadrunners games have finished above the over/under 33.3% of the time at home (one of three), and 66.7% of the time away (four of six).
- The Roadrunners, as moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-2) than on the road (1-4) this year.
Last season stats
- With 76.7 points per game on offense, the Roadrunners ranked 96th in the nation last year. Defensively, they surrendered 76.8 points per contest, which ranked 310th in college basketball.
- UTSA ranked 16th-worst in the country with 34.5 rebounds allowed per contest. Meanwhile, it averaged 29.7 boards per game (310th-ranked in college basketball).
- The Roadrunners dished out 12.7 dimes per game, which ranked them 245th in the country.
UTSA betting records this season
- ATS Record: 3-8-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 1-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 0-4-0 (As Favorite: 0-1-0; As Underdog: 3-7-0)
- O-U-P: 5-6-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-1 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 0-2; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.0 (359th in nation) | 42.0 (107th) | 35.2 (90th) | 37.9 (361st) | 11.9 (326th) | 12.2 (226th) |
Author Profile
BetDecider Team
The BetDecider team brings you the most current sports betting content, with expert insights and tips. Our aim is that you can make an informed betting decision, including best odds and exclusive sportsbook offers, to maximize your betting experience.
