Scott Spreitzer

I'm taking the points with Temple on Thursday night. The Middies will look to exact revenge for their 34-10 loss in the last meeting -- and they may get it, but we feel this one is either a Temple outright win, or a very close loss. That's been Temple's M.O. of late, just 1-3 SU in their last four games, but 3-1 ATS. The three losses came by a grand total of 13 points. Navy expects to have QB Zach Abey (head) on the field, but it doesn't matter to us. The nucleus of players who returned from last year's Temple team understand how to defend the option, while the offense should be able to pass the football on the 82nd ranked pass defense that's allowed 106 points in their last three games. Temple enters on an 8-1 ATS run against defenses that allow at least 58% passing. They're also on a 6-0 ATS run at home against teams with a winning record. And finally, the Owls have covered eight of their last nine when lined as an underdog of 3 1/2 to 10 points. Temple is grasping first-year HC Geoff Collins game plan as the season progresses and we're backing them here. I'm taking the points with Temple on Thursday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.