The Temple Owls (18-7, 8-4 AAC) will be at the USF Sun Dome to challenge the South Florida Bulls (17-7, 7-5 AAC) in an AAC matchup. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Temple Owls at South Florida Bulls Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Bulls lost to the UCF Knights, 78-65, while the Owls were victorious over the SMU Mustangs, 82-74.
The Owls had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 5.8 (better than their season average of 14.1), while the Mustangs had a free throw rate of 0.086 (below their season average of 0.199). South Florida, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 12.7 (better than their season average of 20.1). South Florida received a boost from Laquincy Rideau, who recorded 10 points, five rebounds and five assists. Shizz Alston Jr., meanwhile played a key role for Temple with 28 points and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, J.P. Moorman II led the Owls to an 82-80 victory. He registered a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Temple did a great job of getting and making free throws (23-28; 82.1 percent). South Florida, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.3 vs. 13.8).
When looking at effective field goal percentage, South Florida figures to have a significant advantage. The Bulls defense ranks 44th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.473), while the Temple offense is ranked 231st in effective field goal percentage (0.500). Moreover, the Owls commit the 19th-fewest errors in the country (turnover percentage of 15.6 percent), while the pesky defense of the Bulls causes the 14th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.7 percent).
Temple Owls vs. South Florida Bulls ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Temple, ATS Winner – Temple, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- South Florida averages 38.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 33rd in the country. Temple ranks 226th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
- The Owls rank 124th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while the Bulls rank 234th (20.0).
- Temple averages 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 65th in the NCAA. South Florida ranks 105th in assists allowed per game (12.6).
- The Owls average 8.9 steals per game, which ranks 13th in the NCAA. The Bulls rank 163rd in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- Temple ranks 27th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while South Florida ranks 175th (4.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (5.9 above their season average).
- The Owls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 3.9 for the season.
