Prediction: Delaware St Hornets VS Temple Owls 2025-11-05

Temple Owls vs. Delaware State Hornets: A Tale of Two (Very Different) Teams

The Temple Owls, fresh off a 17-15 season that had the consistency of a toddler’s nap schedule, host the Delaware State Hornets in the 2025-26 season opener. On paper, this looks less like a basketball game and more like a math problem: What’s 16.5 points plus a total of 154.5? Answer: Temple’s lead at halftime. Let’s break it down.

Parse the Odds: Why Temple’s Line is About as Surprising as Day Follows Night
The betting markets have Temple as a 16.5-point favorite, with decimal odds of 1.04 (implied probability: ~96%) for a straight-up win. For context, if you bet $100 on Temple, you’d profit $4—about the cost of a Gatorade for their star players. Delaware State’s odds of +12.6 (decimal) translate to a 7.9% implied chance to pull off an upset. That’s statistically less likely than me understanding modern art.

The spread of -16.5 suggests bookmakers expect Temple to win by nearly two touchdowns (if this were football). Given Temple’s 82.4 PPG at home versus Delaware’s 71.9 PPG on the road, the line feels almost… benevolent.

Digest the News: Temple’s Offense vs. Delaware’s “I’ll Try My Best, Coach” Defense
Temple’s offense last season was like a leaky faucet: inconsistent, but at least it did something. They averaged 78.8 PPG (61st nationally) but shot a dismal 36.2% from three (277th). Imagine a team that scores as much as your Uncle Jerry at Thanksgiving but can’t hit an open man beyond the arc. Their defense? A revolving door: 77.7 PPG allowed (321st). If Temple’s defense were a door, it’d be that one door in your house that’s held together by duct tape and hope.

Delaware State, meanwhile, is the definition of “meh.” They averaged 78.7 PPG (61st) but struggled on the road, scoring just 71.9 PPG while allowing 74.3. Their three-point shooting? A tragic comedy: 5.2 makes per game (third-worst in D-I) at 36.9%. If Delaware’s offense were a Netflix show, it’d be canceled after one season for “failing to meet minimum entertainment standards.”

Humorous Spin: Three-Pointers, Road Trips, and Why This Game is a Foregone Conclusion
Temple’s three-point shooting is like a blindfolded toddler swinging a dartboard—they occasionally hit something, but don’t expect a bullseye. Yet, against Delaware’s porous defense, maybe they’ll hit a few? Unlikely, but hey, miracles happen! (Spoiler: They don’t.)

Delaware’s road struggles are the stuff of legends. Their 3-11 road record last season was about as reliable as a weather forecast in a desert. Send them to Philadelphia, and they’ll probably score like they’re playing against a wall that’s also taking a nap.

And let’s not forget the over/under of 154.5 points. With both teams combining for 157 PPG last season, the “over” is about as guaranteed as taxes and mortality. Expect a fireworks show—just not the kind where anyone makes a three.

Prediction: Temple Wins by 17, Then Takes the Week Off
Putting it all together: Temple’s home-court advantage (12-2 last season) and Delaware’s road ineptitude paint this as a mismatch. The Owls’ offense may be a sieve, but Delaware’s defense is a larger sieve. With the spread at -16.5, I’ll take Temple to win comfortably, maybe even by 18 points to make the bookmakers cry.

Final Score Prediction: Temple 85, Delaware State 68.

Bet: Over 154.5 points. Because if these teams can’t hit threes, they’ll just throw the ball at the rim and hope for the best. Chaos ensues. Profit.

In conclusion, this game is less of a contest and more of a Temple practice session with paying spectators. Grab some popcorn, root for a few highlight-reel dunks, and try not to cringe when Temple’s point guard attempts his 17th airball of the game. It’s going to be a long night for Delaware.

Created: Nov. 5, 2025, 10:40 p.m. GMT

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