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UTSA vs. Temple prediction: Why Temple is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/3/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get UTSA vs Temple predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Temple will face UTSA in men's college basketball action at Liacouras Center on Saturday, commencing at 12:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Temple as the most likely winner of the UTSA vs. Temple game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
UTSA vs. Temple prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between UTSA and Temple 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Temple an 82% chance of beating UTSA. Our predicted final score has Temple winning 79-69.
According to our model, Temple (-10.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 149.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
UTSA vs. Temple odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UTSA | Temple |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +10.5 (-110) | -10.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +470 | -575 |
| Total | o149.5 (-105) | u149.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UTSA vs. Temple picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current 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 -10.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | UTSA | +470 |
| Total | Over 149.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is UTSA to win.
UTSA vs. Temple game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Temple and UTSA at Liacouras Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM ET.
- Who: UTSA vs. Temple
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00AM PT
- Venue: Liacouras Center
Conclusion
We predict Temple, with an 82% win probability, will likely beat UTSA on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate UTSA vs. Temple insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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