Temple Owls vs East Carolina Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

This summary covers an upcoming AAC game between the Temple Owls and the East Carolina Pirates. The Owls have a record of 4-12 overall, with only a 1-6 record in conference play. On the other hand, the Pirates have a 10-10 overall record and a 3-4 record in the AAC. The game is set to start at 4:00 PM EST. Notably, East Carolina is favored in the betting odds with an opening line of -7, which has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Owls +243 | Pirates -300

Spread: Owls +7 (-110) | Pirates -7 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 137 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that East Carolina will win straight-up is 75%.

Temple Owls

The Temple Owls suffered another loss in AAC play, bringing their record to 1-6. Despite leading at halftime, they struggled in the second half and fell to South Florida by a score of 75-69. Matteo Picarelli had a standout performance, scoring 23 points, his highest as a member of the Owls. Hysier Miller and Jahlil White also contributed with 16 and 13 points respectively, while White also recorded five rebounds and six assists. In an attempt to break their five-game losing streak, the Owls will face the Pirates on the road this Sunday. However, their offensive performance has been lacking this season, as they currently rank 256th in scoring offense, 358th in field goal percentage, and 316th in 3-point shooting. On the defensive end, they have shown slight improvement, ranking 204th in scoring defense, 200th in field goal defense, and 252nd in 3-point defense. In terms of rebounds per game, they rank 118th in the country, but they have performed well in terms of turnovers, ranking 43rd. There are a couple of key injuries on the team, with F Shane Dezonie and G Steve Settle III being listed as questionable. With a power ranking of 314, Temple's offense is ranked 273rd, averaging 70.53 points per game. Their field goal percentage is ranked 360th, while their free throw percentage is ranked 133rd. They struggle with three-point shooting, ranking 332nd. Defensively, they allow an average of 72.47 points per game and rank 191st in field goal percentage allowed. Their free throw defense is ranked 326th, while their three-point defense is ranked 185th. They excel in defensive rebounds, ranking 39th, but struggle with turnovers, ranking 104th. In summary, Temple Owls have been struggling in AAC play, suffering their fifth consecutive loss. They hope to turn things around in their upcoming game against the Pirates. The team's offensive performance has been subpar, while their defense has shown slight improvement. They have a few key injuries to monitor, and their statistics reflect their struggles on both ends of the court. Sing it with me...TAY-OH! TAYYYYY-OH!! His FIFTH trey of the night!! #Team128 pic.twitter.com/tRr77zDwAe