The Rider Broncs (7-2) and the Temple Owls (7-3) face off at Liacouras Center. The Broncs look to extend their five-game winning streak. The game gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Rider Broncs vs. Temple Owls ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Owls lost a close one to the Miami (FL) Hurricanes, 78-77, while the Broncs beat the Marist Red Foxes, 74-64.
Rider dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.925 (above their season average of 0.270) and a turnover percentage of 16.4 (better than their season average of 17.7). Marist recorded marks of 0.167 and 27.1, respectively, for those same stats. Temple, meanwhile, held Miami (FL) to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.9 (below their season average of 25.7). Nate Pierre-Louis played well for Temple with nine points, 14 rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Stevie Jordan played well for Rider, recording 23 points, six steals and five assists.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Temple figures to have a noteworthy edge. Dating back to last season, the Owls defense ranks 19th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.490), while the Rider offense ranks 170th in effective field goal percentage (0.505).
Rider Broncs vs. Temple Owls Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Temple, ATS Winner – Rider, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Temple ranks 83rd in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while Rider ranks 220th in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
- The Owls average 8.6 steals per game, which ranks 34th in the nation. The Broncs rank 86th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- Rider ranks 94th in blocks per game (3.2) while Temple ranks 130th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
- The Owls average 35.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 22nd in the nation. The Broncs rank 155th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
- Temple ranks 57th in assists per game (14.5) while Rider ranks 180th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
