Temple Owls vs Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

This Saturday at 4pmET, Temple (12-7 SU) will be facing off against UTSA (8-10 SU) at the UTSA Convocation Center in an AAC matchup. Temple is currently tied for fourth place with a 16-16 record, while UTSA is tied for ninth place with a 16-16 record. Last season, Temple won and covered in both meetings with UTSA. The Owls are favored to win this game, opening at -3 and currently holding a -2 line. Be sure to check out predictions for this Temple vs. UTSA matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Owls -135 | Roadrunners +110

Spread: Owls -2 (-110) | Roadrunners +2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 158 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Temple will win straight-up is 57%.

Temple Owls

Temple recently suffered a 76-67 defeat to North Texas, ending a three-game winning streak. Quante Berry led the team with a career-high 24 points in the loss. Despite the setback, the Owls have shown promising offensive stats, averaging 78.8 points per game and shooting 45% from the field. However, they struggle defensively, allowing 74.8 points per game on 42.6% shooting. With key player Elijah Gray listed as questionable due to injury, Temple will look to improve their overall game as they continue their season.

Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners Analysis

UTSA has recently struggled in their last two games, losing to North Texas and UAB. They have allowed an average of 81 points per game in their last six games and rank poorly in defensive efficiency. In their recent game against UAB, Primo Spears and Damari Monsanto led the team in scoring and assists. Despite shooting well from long range, UTSA struggled with rebounding and defensive performance. Overall, UTSA ranks poorly in rebounding and defensive statistics, but excel in free throw shooting and offensive efficiency. Their upcoming matchup against Temple will be an important test for the team.