The Memphis Tigers (12-6, 4-1 AAC) will be at the Liacouras Center to meet the Temple Owls (14-4, 4-1 AAC) in an AAC matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Memphis Tigers vs. Temple Owls Betting Odds
In their last game, the Owls lost to the Penn Quakers, 77-70, while the Tigers dismantled the SMU Mustangs, 83-61.
Memphis dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.6 (better than their season average of 17.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.527 (above their season average of 0.526). For those same stats, SMU had marks of 24.4 and 0.448, respectively. Temple, meanwhile, held Penn to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.1 (below their season average of 26.8). Temple was led by Ernest Aflakpui, who recorded 21 points and 15 rebounds. Meanwhile, Raynere Thornton fueled Memphis with 11 points and 14 rebounds.
The Tigers won the sole game between these two teams last year, 75-72. Memphis’ free throw rate was their largest strength over Temple. The Tigers had a rate of 0.180, while the Owls posted a mark of 0.105. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball security could play a significant role in this meeting. Temple commits the 34th-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while the disruptive defense of Memphis forces the 33rd-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.9 percent). Furthermore, the Tigers rank 50th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 percent), while the Owls rank 52nd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent).
Memphis Tigers vs. Temple Owls Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Temple, ATS Winner – Temple, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Temple ranks ninth in steals per game (9.2) while Memphis ranks 180th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
- The Owls rank 161st in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while the Tigers rank 219th in three pointers allowed per game (24.7).
- Memphis ranks 91st in rebounds per game (37.2) while Temple ranks 140th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
- The Owls average 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 74th in the nation. The Tigers rank 201st in assists allowed per game (14.9).
- Temple ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Memphis ranks 152nd (4.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 81.2 points per game (2.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (1.5 below their season average).
- The Owls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 4.6 for the season.
