Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs
Temple OwlsPredictions & Preview

Temple Favored to Continue Home Dominance Against Struggling Tulsa: Will Golden Hurricane End Road Losing Streak?

Tulsa (9-15, 3-8 American) will be looking to end their three-game road losing streak as they take on Temple (14-10, 6-5 American) at the Liacouras Center on Wednesday at 7 PM ET. The Golden Hurricane recently suffered a 79-55 loss to Florida Atlantic, while the Owls are coming off a 90-82 loss to Memphis. Temple has a strong record of 6-4 in their last 10 games against Tulsa. The betting line favors Temple as the favorite by -7.5 points, with no movement in the line as of now. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Tulsa vs. Temple matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Golden Hurricane +270 | Owls -345
• Spread: Golden Hurricane +7.5 (-110) | Owls -7.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Temple will win straight-up is 78%.

Tulsa vs Temple Stats

Tulsa Golden Hurricane

The Golden Hurricane recently suffered four consecutive losses after securing a victory over Wichita State. They will aim to break both streaks with a win in their upcoming game. Tulsa averages 72.4 points per game but fell short in their last game, scoring only 55 points while making 31.7 percent of their field goals and 14.3 percent of their three-pointers. Tyshawn Archie led the team with 11 points and four rebounds, followed by Braeden Carrington and Dwon Odom with 10 points each. Defensively, Tulsa has struggled, allowing an average of 74 points per game. In terms of rankings, Tulsa is placed at #234 in offense and #248 in defense, with a season record of 9-15. Their shooting percentages are below average, and defensively, they have room for improvement in limiting their opponents' scoring opportunities.

Temple Owls Analysis

The Temple Owls recently faced losses against USF and Memphis, ending their two-game winning streak. Despite averaging 80.8 points per game, their defensive struggles have allowed an average of 78.4 points per game. In their last game, they scored 82 points with notable performances from players like Aiden Tobiason, Steve Settle III, and Quante Berry. With an overall record of 14-10, Temple is currently ranked 228th and excels offensively, ranking 37th for offense. They have a solid shooting percentage but need to improve defensively, especially in allowing three-pointers. They will look to break their losing streak and improve their standing in the AAC with a win on Wednesday.

Temple Favored to Extend Home Winning Streak Against Struggling Golden Hurricane

Temple's impressive 10-game home winning streak, combined with the Golden Hurricane's struggles on the road with six losses in seven games, suggest that Temple has the upper hand in this upcoming match. Temple's strong shooting performance, with a shooting percentage of over 49% at home compared to less than 40% for the Golden Hurricane on the road, as well as their superior free-throw shooting at over 73%, demonstrate their offensive strength.

Additionally, Temple's ability to secure offensive rebounds and minimize turnovers will provide them with more scoring opportunities. On the defensive end, the Golden Hurricane's weaknesses are evident in their average of over 77 points given up per game on the road. These factors point towards a challenging game for the Golden Hurricane and a likely victory for Temple. In conclusion, the data supports selecting Temple to cover the spread.

Sources: [ 1 ] [ 2 ]