Temple Owls vs East Carolina Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In the upcoming matchup between Temple and East Carolina, Temple enters the game with momentum from a recent home win over Wichita State while East Carolina looks to bounce back from a close loss to Florida Atlantic. The Owls hold an 11-6 advantage in the all-time series, but the Pirates have won the last two matchups. East Carolina is favored by -3 in the betting lines, which have remained unchanged leading up to the game. The clash between these two programs promises to be a competitive contest in the Tar Heel State.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Owls +135 | Pirates -164

Spread: Owls +3 (-110) | Pirates -3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that East Carolina will win straight-up is 62%.

Temple Owls

Temple secured their second consecutive victory and fifth in the last six games by defeating Wichita State at home on Friday. The Owls initially trailed 9-2 but managed to take the lead in the first half. Despite entering halftime down by two points, Temple rallied in the second half and went on a 15-2 run to secure an 83-71 victory. Led by Jamal Mashburn Jr. with 24 points, the Owls shot 50% from the field, including nine of 20 from three-point range, and made 24 of 31 free throws. On average, Temple scores 79.4 points per game, ranks 89th in the nation in scoring offense, and collects 37.6 rebounds per game. However, their defense ranks 256th in scoring defense, allowing 74.1 points per game. With players like Steve Settle III and Zion Stanford providing additional scoring options, Temple aims to maintain their success with contributions from the entire team. This season, Temple shoots 45.4% from the field, 33.9% from beyond the arc, and 71.6% from the free-throw line. Their current power ranking is 90, with rankings of 91 in offense, 256 in defense, and a 9-5 record.