SMU Mustangs Prepare to Face Temple Owls in AAC Championship Second Round showdown at Dickies Arena.

Game outlook

The Temple Owls will be taking on the SMU Mustangs in the second round of the American Athletic Conference Championship on Thursday night at Dickies Arena. The Owls will be seeking their third consecutive win while the Mustangs look to bounce back from a recent loss. SMU has been successful in past matchups with Temple, holding a 6-4 record in their last 10 games. SMU is the favored team with a -11.5 opening line that has not changed. The game is set to begin at 9 PM ET.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Owls +525 | Mustangs -800

Spread: Owls +11.5 (-110) | Mustangs -11.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that SMU will win straight-up is 89%.

Temple Owls

Temple University's men's basketball team finished the regular season strong, winning five of their last seven games. They will look to continue their momentum with a win over the Mustangs, aiming for their third consecutive win and sixth win in their last eight games. Offensively, the Owls average 70.9 points per game and shot 36.1 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from three-point range in their last game. Defensively, Temple has struggled, allowing an average of 74.5 points per game. They will need to improve on their defensive effort to secure a victory. With a power ranking of 265, Temple is ranked 253 in offense and 244 in defense this season. They are 13-19 overall with key statistics in shooting percentages, rebounds, assists, and turnovers. The Owls will need to put together a well-rounded performance in order to come out on top in their upcoming game. Temple ➡️ Second Round 👏 #AmericanHoops x @TUMBBHoops pic.twitter.com/WoNQEHUGIV