Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Temple Owls Betting Prediction 02/23/19

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The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (16-11, 6-8 AAC) will be at the Liacouras Center to square off against the Temple Owls (19-7, 9-4 AAC) in an AAC matchup. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and will air on ESPNews.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Temple Owls Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Owls won a close one over the South Florida Bulls, 70-69, while the Golden Hurricane got blown out by the Wichita State Shockers, 81-60.

Temple played a nearly flawless contest. They had a turnover percentage of 17.1 (worse than their season average of 13.8) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.500 (below their season average of 0.500). For those same stats, South Florida put up marks of 19.7 and 0.475, respectively. Tulsa, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.286 vs. 0.095). Shizz Alston Jr. was a key piece for Temple with 24 points, seven rebounds and six assists. DaQuan Jeffries, meanwhile played well for Tulsa, recording 10 points and 10 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Sterling Taplin led the Golden Hurricane to a 76-58 victory. He scored a game-high 14 points. Tulsa couldn’t miss, shooting 55.4 percent from the field. Temple, meanwhile, had a field goal percentage of just 30.6.

Temple could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. Temple ranks 19th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.8 percent), while Tulsa forces the 93rd-fewest turnovers (17.9 percent).

Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Temple Owls Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Temple, ATS Winner – Tulsa, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Temple ranks 108th in three pointers allowed per game (21.4) while Tulsa ranks 283rd (27.1).
  • The Golden Hurricane rank 182nd in rebounds per game (34.9) while the Owls rank 243rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
  • Temple ranks 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Tulsa ranks 71st (3.0).
  • The Owls rank 10th in steals per game (9.0) while the Golden Hurricane rank 172nd (5.6).
  • Temple ranks 72nd in assists per game (14.7) while Tulsa ranks 171st in assists allowed per game (13.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (1.0 below their season average).
  • The Golden Hurricane’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, up from 1.0 for the season.