Temple Owls vs Rice Owls Betting Picks & Predictions
This Saturday afternoon, the Temple Owls and Rice Owls will face off in a highly anticipated matchup at Tudor Fieldhouse. With Temple standing at 9-6 and Rice at 11-5, both
Game outlook
This Saturday afternoon, the Temple Owls and Rice Owls will face off in a highly anticipated matchup at Tudor Fieldhouse. With Temple standing at 9-6 and Rice at 11-5, both teams will be looking to secure a victory in their only scheduled game of the season. Despite Temple winning both games last season, Rice opens as the betting favorite with a -1 point spread. It will be interesting to see if Temple can continue their winning streak against this tough opponent.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Owls -110 | Owls -110
Spread: Owls +1 (-110) | Owls -1 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Rice will win straight-up is 52%.
Temple Owls
The Temple Owls recently fell to East Carolina in a close game and are looking to bounce back in their upcoming matchup against Rice. They will rely on Jamal Mashburn Jr. and their offense, which averages 79.3 points per game. However, their defense has struggled in allowing opponents to score over 80 points in several recent games. The Owls currently have a power ranking of 98, with a ranking of 86 in offense and 263 in defense. In terms of shooting percentages, they hit 45.25% of their field goals, 35.22% of their three-pointers, and 72.82% of their free throws. Key player Jameel Brown is questionable due to injury. Overall, Temple has a record of 16-16 this season.