It figures to be a low-scoring affair as the Temple Owls (11-10, 3-6 AAC) head to Memphis to play the Tigers (16-5, 5-3 AAC). The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Temple Owls at Memphis Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Tigers defeated the UConn Huskies 70-63, while the Owls beat the East Carolina Pirates 76-64.
The Owls made 20 of their 27 free throws (74.1 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.596 (above their season average of 0.459). The Tigers, meanwhile, made 21 of their 27 free throws (77.8 percent) and held the Huskies to an effective field goal percentage of 0.392 (below their season average of 0.471). Memphis was lifted by Lester Quinones, who contributed 14 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, J.P. Moorman II fueled Temple with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Tigers won the most recent contest 81-73. Memphis did a great job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (18-25; 72.0 percent). Temple, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (14.1 vs. 21.2). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Points could be at a premium in this meeting between a pair of the nation’s best defenses. Memphis ranks third in defensive efficiency (86.4) and Temple is 48th (93.3).
Temple Owls at Memphis Tigers ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Temple, ATS Winner – Temple, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Memphis averages 40.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 20th in the NCAA. Temple ranks 233rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
- The Tigers rank 162nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.0) while the Owls rank 273rd (25.7).
- Memphis averages 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 67th in the NCAA. Temple ranks 144th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- The Owls average 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 45th in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 205th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
- Memphis ranks third in blocks per game (6.6) while Temple ranks 162nd in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 59.8 points per game (13.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (1.0 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 2.7 points.
