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Temple University Basketball Team Dominates on Both Ends of the Court, Poised to Beat Rice and Cover Spread

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 vs Rice Stats

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 9-6 this season.

Rice Owls Analysis

The Rice Owls, with a current record of 11-5, are looking to bounce back after a recent loss to North Texas. Known for their strong defense, Rice has held opponents to an average of 65.81 points per game and has limited three-point and field goal percentages. Offensively, the Owls are averaging 69.31 points per game but have struggled to score over 70 points in recent home games. Despite their offensive challenges, Rice excels in offensive rebounding. Key player Trey Patterson is questionable for their upcoming game against Temple. With their defensive strength and rebounding prowess, Rice will aim to put up a stronger offensive performance on Saturday.

Temple University Basketball Team Dominates on Both Ends of the Court, Poised to Beat Rice and Cover Spread

Temple University's basketball team has exceeded expectations by beating the point spread in three consecutive games, also covering in their last two road games. The Owls are proficient at pressuring opponents defensively, leading to missed shots. In addition, Temple consistently allows fewer free throw attempts per possession compared to Rice. Moreover, the Owls boast a highly efficient offense, particularly at the free throw line, and exhibit excellent ball security. This combination of skills positions Temple to control the tempo of the game. Consequently, it is likely that Temple will once again outperform the spread when facing Rice.

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