The East Carolina Pirates (9-12, 3-5 AAC) and the Temple Owls (10-10, 2-6 AAC) clash at Liacouras Center. The Pirates will attempt to end a six-game road losing streak. Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
East Carolina Pirates vs. Temple Owls Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Owls fell to the UConn Huskies, 78-63, while the Pirates were defeated by the 21st-ranked Houston Cougars, 69-59.
East Carolina had a turnover percentage of 10.3 (better than their season average of 17.4) while Temple held UConn to an effective field goal percentage of 0.403 (below their season average of 0.474). Nate Pierre-Louis had a solid game for Temple with 20 points and five rebounds. Jayden Gardner, meanwhile had a good game for East Carolina, contributing 29 points and 19 rebounds.
The Owls won the only contest between these two teams last season, 85-74. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Temple’s largest strengths. They had 25 free throw attempts, while East Carolina had 22. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Temple could dominate on defense as they battle against one of the worst offenses in the nation. The Owls rank 36th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.452), while East Carolina is 309th in effective field goal percentage (0.467).
East Carolina Pirates vs. Temple Owls Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Temple, ATS Winner – East Carolina, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- East Carolina ranks 126th in rebounds allowed per game (34.6) while Temple ranks 250th (38.3).
- The Pirates rank 95th in assists per game (14.0) while the Owls rank 151st in assists allowed per game (13.1).
- East Carolina ranks 207th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8) while Temple ranks 257th (26.1).
- The Owls average 8.2 steals per game, which ranks 38th in the nation. The Pirates rank 143rd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- East Carolina averages 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 99th in the nation. Temple ranks 168th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 62.0 points per game (6.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
- The Owls have been outscored by an average of 6.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Temple has defeated opponents by an average of 2.2 points.
