Temple Owls vs Memphis Tigers Betting Picks & Predictions
The upcoming conference matchup between the Memphis Tigers and the Temple Owls will see the Tigers, with a record of 13-19, host the Owls, who have a record of 14-9. Temple
Game outlook
The upcoming conference matchup between the Memphis Tigers and the Temple Owls will see the Tigers, with a record of 13-19, host the Owls, who have a record of 14-9. Temple previously defeated Memphis as an underdog in their last meeting on January 16. Despite this, Memphis is the favored team with a -13 opening line that has remained steady in betting markets. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated game between these two competitive teams.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Owls +680 | Tigers -1,100
Spread: Owls +13 (-110) | Tigers -13 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 156.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Memphis will win straight-up is 92%.
Temple Owls
Temple's recent loss to South Florida as an underdog on the road follows back-to-back home wins. Although the Owls have scored at least 90 points in three consecutive games, their season record places them at 145th in the KenPom ratings. Offensively, Temple is ranked 109th and defensively, they are rated at 209th. Despite their overall standing, the Owls average 80.7 points per game, ranking 40th in the nation. Senior Jamal Mashburn Jr leads the team with 22.1 ppg, while Steve Settle III averages 11.7 ppg and 6.3 rebounds per game. The upcoming challenge for Temple will be against Memphis, as they have struggled with a 2-6 away record. Looking at their performance statistics, Temple ranks 51st in offense and 312th in defense. They shoot 45.63% from the field, 73.21% from the free-throw line, and 36.88% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 43.35% from the field, 69.44% from the free-throw line, and 33.93% from beyond the arc. The Owls average 37.14 rebounds and 10.86 assists per game, while also averaging 11.55 turnovers.