"Temple is 6-6 against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season. North Texas has a 5-4 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 2.5 points or more this year. These two teams average 146 points per game combined, 8.5 more than the over/under of 137.5. Opponents of the two teams average a combined 0.5 fewer points per game (137) than this matchup's total of 137.5 points."
"Temple's +109 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 4.5 points per game) is a result of scoring 75.2 points per game (207th in college basketball) while allowing 70.7 per outing (95th in college basketball). Temple ranks 282nd in the nation at 30.0 rebounds per game. That's similar to the 29.7 its opponents average. The Owls connect on 7.1 three-pointers per game (256th in college basketball), while their opponents have made 6.8 on average. Temple ranks 102nd in college basketball by averaging 101.2 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively is 201st in college basketball, allowing 95.1 points per 100 possessions."
Temple hosts North Texas on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET with Temple listed as a 2.5-point favorite and the over/under at 137.5. Temple enters 15-9 (7-4 AAC) and North Texas is 14-11 (5-7 AAC). Temple is 6-6 ATS when favored by at least 2.5 points; North Texas is 5-4 ATS as a similar-sized underdog. The teams average a combined 146 points per game, above the posted total. Temple posts a +109 scoring differential, averages 75.2 points while allowing 70.7, and shows a marked home/road scoring split.
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