Temple Owls vs Rice Owls Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Troy Trojans will be looking to secure their second consecutive win as they face off against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns on Wednesday night at Cajundome. The Trojans, currently with a record of 19-10, are coming off a victory over Louisiana Monroe, while the Ragin' Cajuns, with a record of 17-12, suffered a loss to Southern Mississippi. Louisiana has a strong track record against Troy, winning 8 out of their last 10 meetings. Rice is the betting favorite for this matchup, with the opening line at -4 and the current line at -5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Owls +180 | Owls -220

Spread: Owls +5 (-110) | Owls -5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Rice will win straight-up is 69%.

Temple Owls

Troy had a strong rebound from their previous loss by defeating Louisiana Monroe in their latest game, positioning them third in the Sun Belt standings. They are aiming to secure a win in their upcoming game to potentially move into second place. In their last game, Troy scored 84 points, with Christyon Eugene leading with 21 points. However, defensively, the team has been giving up 72.2 points per game and will need to improve in order to secure a win in their next matchup. On the other hand, Temple holds a power ranking of 159 and is currently 10-17 for the season. Offensively, the Owls struggle with their field goal percentage but perform well in free throws. Defensively, they have room for improvement in giving up field goals and free throws, but excel in defensive rebounds. Overall, Temple will need to focus on improving both their offense and defense to enhance their performance in upcoming games. Answered back. #TakeTheStairs | #OneTROY ⚔️🏀 pic.twitter.com/qOGXAOgoXw