Temple Men's Basketball Faces Scrutiny Over Suspicious Betting Patterns
Reports reveal irregular betting activity in four Temple basketball games, sparking investigations by gambling watchdogs.
- Temple's basketball games against UAB, Memphis, Rice, and Tulsa exhibited unusual betting patterns, raising concerns over potential irregularities.
- U.S. Integrity, a gambling watchdog, flagged the game against UAB for a significant odds shift, prompting alerts to casinos.
- The Athletic's investigation identified three additional games with suspicious betting activity, none linked to player injuries or suspensions.
- Fanatics Sportsbook and FanDuel Sportsbook have suspended betting on Temple's final regular season game amid the ongoing scrutiny.
- The American Athletic Conference and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board are reviewing the matter, emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations.