Looking for #16 Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Temple Owls betting trends and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Point Spread, Total and Moneyline betting percentages, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before kickoff on Saturday.
Penn State vs. Temple Best Picks Today
- Temple Moneyline (+1200): Temple is drawing just 8% of bets but a staggering 39% of the handle on the Moneyline. That 31-point gap between tickets and dollars is the sharpest Moneyline discrepancy on Saturday’s slate. While Penn State should win comfortably, the +1200 price is attracting serious money.
- Rocco Becht (PSU) Passing Yards 220+ (-108): Becht has a favorable matchup against a Temple secondary that will be overmatched at the line of scrimmage, and the Nittany Lions should build an early lead through the air before settling into the ground game.
Game Info
| Kickoff | Saturday, September 12 at 12:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA |
| TV | ESPN2 |
Penn State vs. Temple Odds
| Market | Owls (Home) | Nittany Lions (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | +23.5 (-102) | -23.5 (-118) |
| Total | Over 50.5 (-115) | Under 50.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +1200 | -2400 |
DraftKings Betting Trends
| Market | Side | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | Penn State -23.5 | 95% | 92% |
| Point Spread | Temple +23.5 | 5% | 8% |
| Total | Over 50.5 | 97% | 100% |
| Total | Under 50.5 | 3% | 0% |
| Moneyline | Penn State | 92% | 61% |
| Moneyline | Temple | 8% | 39% |
The Moneyline tells the story. Temple is pulling 39% of the handle on 8% of tickets, a classic sharp signature at a plus-money price. The Point Spread is heavily aligned at 95%/92%, and the Over 50.5 is the strongest consensus play on the entire slate at 97% bets and 100% handle.
Key Matchup Numbers
- Sharp Moneyline play on Temple: The 8%-to-39% bet-to-handle gap on Temple’s Moneyline is the widest ML discrepancy across Saturday’s ranked games. At +1200, sharps are buying lottery tickets on the Owls while the public stacks Penn State.
- Total consensus: Over 50.5 at 97% bets and 100% handle represents near-unanimous agreement between public and professional money. The juice has already moved to -115, confirming market confidence in the Over.
- Spread alignment: Unlike most blowout matchups, the Penn State spread shows minimal sharp resistance. The 95%/92% bet-to-handle ratio suggests both sides of the market agree on Penn State covering 23.5.
DraftKings Player Props
- Rocco Becht (PSU) Passing Yards 220+ (-108) — plus-money threshold in a game Penn State should control through the air early
- Rocco Becht (PSU) Passing Touchdowns 2+ (-211) — heavily juiced but a strong bet given Penn State’s expected red-zone dominance
- Chase Sowell (PSU) Receiving Yards 37+ (-114) — Sowell projects as a primary target in the short-to-intermediate game
- Keveun Mason (TEM) Anytime TD Scorer (+120) — the most likely Temple skill player to find the end zone against Penn State’s reserves
- Carson Hansen (PSU) 1st Penn State TD Scorer (+290) — value price for a back who could see early goal-line carries
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FAQs
What are the Penn State vs. Temple odds this week?
Penn State, ranked No. 16, is a 23.5-point favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook, with the Point Spread set at Penn State -23.5 (-118). The Total is set at 50.5, and Penn State is -2400 on the Moneyline.
What are CFB betting trends?
Betting trends show how the public is wagering on a game by breaking down the percentage of total bets (tickets) and total money (handle) on each side of a market. They help identify which side recreational bettors favor versus where larger, potentially sharper money is landing.
What is the difference between bets and handle?
Bets refer to the number of individual tickets placed, while handle represents the total dollar amount wagered. A side with low bet percentage but high handle percentage suggests fewer bettors placing larger wagers, often interpreted as sharp or professional action.
How do betting trends identify sharp money?
Sharp money refers to wagers placed by professional or highly informed bettors. It is typically identified through handle-vs-bet discrepancies: when a side draws a disproportionate share of money relative to its ticket count, sharps are likely involved.
