Temple Owls defeat Central Connecticut Blue Devils 68-56: Recap & Betting Results

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · NCAAB · Central Connecticut Blue Devils 56, Temple Owls 68

The Temple Owls beat the Central Connecticut Blue Devils 68-56 on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Liacouras Center. The Central Connecticut Blue Devils covered the spread as 14.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 144.5, with 124 points combined.

Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs. Temple Owls final score and game recap

The Temple Owls won by 12 points.

Who covered the spread in Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs. Temple Owls?

The Central Connecticut Blue Devils covered the spread as 14.5-point underdogs, losing by 12 points.

The spread opened at Temple Owls -15.5 and closed at Temple Owls -14.5.

Did Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs. Temple Owls go over or under the total?

The game went under: 124 points combined against a closing total of 144.5, under by 20.5.

The total opened at 143.5 and closed at 144.5.

Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs. Temple Owls odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Central Connecticut Blue Devils at +816 and the Temple Owls at -1442. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Temple Owls a 90% favorite. The Temple Owls won as the favorite at -1442: $6.93 profit on a $100 bet.

The spread moved toward the Central Connecticut Blue Devils between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 143.5 to 144.5, and the game went under.

This result left the Central Connecticut Blue Devils 0-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.

This result left the Temple Owls 1-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.

What's next for Central Connecticut Blue Devils and Temple Owls?

Next for the Central Connecticut Blue Devils: at the Syracuse Orange on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Next for the Temple Owls: the Richmond Spiders at home on Sunday, November 8, 2026.