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USF vs. Temple prediction: Why South Florida is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get USF vs Temple predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Temple will take on the favored USF in men's college basketball action at Liacouras Center on Saturday, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts South Florida as the most likely winner of the USF vs. Temple game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
USF vs. Temple prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between USF and Temple 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives South Florida a 74% chance of defeating Temple. Our predicted final score has South Florida winning 80-73.
According to our model, Temple (+9.5) has a 60% chance of covering the spread, while the 154.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
USF vs. Temple odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | USF | Temple |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -9.5 (-108) | +9.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -455 | +390 |
| Total | o154.5 (-110) | u154.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
USF vs. Temple picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Temple +9.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Temple | +390 |
| Total | Under 154.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Temple +9.5 at the spread.
USF vs. Temple game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Temple and USF at Liacouras Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: South Florida vs. Temple
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Liacouras Center
Conclusion
We predict South Florida, with a 74% win probability, will likely beat Temple on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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