Temple Owls vs Army Black Knights Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/8

College Football Preview

Week 11 of the 2025 NCAA football season brings us a game between the Temple Owls and the Army Black Knights. The game will be held at Michie Stadium in West Point, NY. Fans can catch the action on CBSS at 12:00 PM.

The Temple Owls enter this game with a 5-4 record, including a strong 3-1 on the road. They are part of the American Conference and play their home games at Lincoln Financial Field. On the other side, the Army Black Knights have a 4-4 record, with a 1-2 record at home. They also compete in the American Conference and will look to improve their home performance in this game.

Temple Team Preview

The Temple Owls have had a mixed season so far. They have won three of their last five games. A recent victory was against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, where they won 38-37.

Offensively, Evan Simon leads the team as quarterback. He has thrown for 1,691 yards and 21 touchdowns in nine games. The Owls rank 72nd in passing yards and 49th in rushing yards this season.

The team is dealing with several injuries. Key players like Johnny Martin and Ihsim Smith-Marsette are out for the rest of the season. Other players like Jaylen Castleberry and Tyler Stewart are questionable for upcoming games.

Temple vs Army Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Temple Owls vs. Army Black Knights
  • Venue: Michie Stadium in West Point, NY
  • Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Temple Moneyline +196, Army Moneyline -241, Temple Spread +6.5 (-107), Army Spread -6.5 (-114), Total Over 46.5 (-112), Total Under 46.5 (-110)

Army Team Preview

The Army Black Knights are coming off a win against the Air Force Falcons, with a score of 20-17. In that game, they recorded 194 rushing yards and 102 passing yards. The team did not commit any turnovers, which played a big role in their victory.

In recent games, the Black Knights have shown a strong ground game. Against the Charlotte 49ers, they gained 305 rushing yards. However, their passing game has been less effective, as seen in their match against UAB, where they had just 48 passing yards.

Key players for the Black Knights include quarterback Cale Hellums and running back Noah Short. Hellums has passed for 376 yards in eight games, while Short has rushed for 362 yards. The team will be without quarterback Ethan Washington for the rest of the season due to a knee injury.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Temple is +6.5 underdogs against Army. With Temple’s offense ranked 29th in points for and Army’s defense allowing 185 points this season, Temple can cover the spread. The projected score is Army 27, Temple 24, making Temple +6.5 a solid pick.

The total for the game is set at 46.5. Temple has scored 283 points this season, while Army has given up 185 points. With a projected score of Army 27, Temple 24, the total points come to 51. This suggests taking the over 46.5 is a reasonable choice.