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Game time: December 29, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET

Venue: Liacouras Center — Philadelphia, PA

Article updated Dec 28, 10:26 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Buffalo Bulls will face the Temple Owls in a non-conference matchup in Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon. The Bulls, with a record of 17-15, have lost their last two games,

Game outlook

The Buffalo Bulls will face the Temple Owls in a non-conference matchup in Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon. The Bulls, with a record of 17-15, have lost their last two games, while the Owls stand at 7-5 coming off a loss to Rhode Island. The game is set to tip-off at 3:00 pm EST. Temple is currently favored by 15 points according to the betting line, which has remained steady. Stay tuned for the prediction for the Buffalo/Temple game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulls +920 | Owls -1,800

Spread: Bulls +15 (-110) | Owls -15 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 149 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Temple will win straight-up is 95%.

Buffalo Bulls

The Buffalo Bulls recently wrapped up their non-conference schedule with a road game against Temple, resulting in a 100-49 loss to Georgia. The Bulls are now 5-6 on the season, having lost two straight games. Despite their offensive struggles in the first half, Ryan Sabol achieved a milestone by recording his 100th career three-point basket. The team's statistics show that they are struggling in various areas, including scoring offense, field goal shooting, and turnovers. Buffalo is ranked 233 in offense and 344 in power ranking. Defensively, the Bulls are ranked 345, allowing an average of 80.18 points per game. Despite these challenges, there are no key injuries to report.

Temple Owls Analysis

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The Temple Owls suffered a tough loss to Rhode Island in the Hall of Fame Classic, bringing their season record to 7-5. Despite a strong effort from players like Steve Settle III and Shane Dezonie, the Owls were unable to secure the win. Temple will look to bounce back in their upcoming game against the Buffalo Bulls. In terms of statistics, the Owls rank 146th in offense and 218th in defense. They have struggled with shooting percentages and turnovers, but have shown strength in areas like steals and defensive rebounds. Injuries do not currently impact the team. Fans looking to engage in sports betting can find opportunities and promotions worth exploring.

Owls Poised for Victory in Non-Conference Showdown Against Bulls

The Owls are poised to finish their non-conference schedule with a victory this Sunday. With a ranking of 156th in the nation for scoring offense, the Owls have a clear advantage over the Bulls, who are ranked 250th in this category. Furthermore, the Owls are expected to exploit the Bulls' weak defense, which is currently ranked 336th in the country for scoring defense. One of the Owls' significant strengths lies in rebounding, with a ranking of 79th in total rebounds per game, while Buffalo is lagging behind at 264th. This advantage is expected to provide the Owls with numerous scoring opportunities near the basket and allow them to dictate the tempo of the game. Ultimately, the Owls are favored to emerge victorious in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Bulls vs Owls archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Bulls vs Owls matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Buffalo Bulls+920 → +825Moved
  • Moneyline · Temple Owls-1,800 → -1,400Moved
  • Spread · Buffalo Bulls+15 (-110) → +14.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Temple Owls-15 (-110) → -14.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over149 (-110) → 150.75 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under149 (-110) → 150.75 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Buffalo Bulls
17-15 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Temple Owls
16-16 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-29T03:26:54.722Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Buffalo Bulls recently wrapped up their non-conference schedule with a road game against Temple, resulting in a 100-49 loss to Georgia. The Bulls are now 5-6 on the season, having lost two straight games. Despite their offensive struggles in the first half, Ryan Sabol achieved a milestone by recording his 100th career three-point basket. The team's statistics show that they are struggling in various areas, including scoring offense, field goal shooting, and turnovers. Buffalo is ranked 233 in offense and 344 in power ranking. Defensively, the Bulls are ranked 345, allowing an average of 80.18 points per game. Despite these challenges, there are no key injuries to report.

The Temple Owls suffered a tough loss to Rhode Island in the Hall of Fame Classic, bringing their season record to 7-5. Despite a strong effort from players like Steve Settle III and Shane Dezonie, the Owls were unable to secure the win. Temple will look to bounce back in their upcoming game against the Buffalo Bulls. In terms of statistics, the Owls rank 146th in offense and 218th in defense. They have struggled with shooting percentages and turnovers, but have shown strength in areas like steals and defensive rebounds. Injuries do not currently impact the team. Fans looking to engage in sports betting can find opportunities and promotions worth exploring.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Temple Owls defeated Buffalo Bulls 91-71

Temple Owls defeated Buffalo Bulls 91-71 on December 29, 2024, a 20-point decision in the series. Temple Owls' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 39-29. Against SportsJaw's recorded Buffalo Bulls +14.5 (-110) spread, Temple Owls covered, while the 162 combined points finished over the recorded total of 150.75.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • JaredkuntzTotal · Under 149 (-110)Loss
  • TphamSpread · Temple Owls -15 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Buffalo Bulls +15 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 149.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Buffalo Bulls +15 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 149.5 (-110)Win