Temple Owls vs. Belmont Bruins ATS Prediction 03/19/19

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The Belmont Bruins (26-5) will be in the First Four at University of Dayton Arena when they clash with the Temple Owls (23-9). Action gets underway at 9:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

Temple Owls vs. Belmont Bruins Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Bruins fell to the Murray State Racers, 77-65, while the Owls were defeated by the Wichita State Shockers, 80-74.

Temple held Wichita State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.453 (below the 0.505 mark opponents have averaged against Temple this season) while Belmont had a better turnover percentage (11.6 vs. 12.2). Dylan Windler played well for Belmont, putting up 17 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Temple was led by Ernest Aflakpui, who put up 16 points and 19 rebounds.

The prolific offense of Belmont will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Temple. The Bruins currently rank fifth in offensive efficiency, while the Owls are 122nd in defensive efficiency. The Bruins figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Ball security should be an advantage for the Owls. They rank 21st at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.8 percent). Conversely, the Bruins force the 55th-fewest turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 16.8 percent).

Temple vs. Belmont Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Belmont, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Belmont ranks 25th in rebounds per game (38.9) while Temple ranks 248th in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
  • The Owls rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Bruins rank 142nd (3.6).
  • Temple averages 8.7 steals per game, which ranks 16th in the country. Belmont ranks 120th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
  • The Bruins rank 16th in three pointers attempted per game (28.1) while the Owls rank 146th (22.7).
  • Belmont ranks first in assists per game (19.9) while Temple ranks 122nd in assists allowed per game (12.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Owls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 3.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bruins have scored an average of 88.2 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (3.5 below their season average).