The Temple Owls (4-1) square off against the Texas A&M Aggies (3-2) in the at HP Field House. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.
Temple Owls vs. Texas A&M Aggies ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Aggies fell to the Harvard Crimson, 62-51, while the Owls were defeated by the fifth-ranked Maryland Terrapins, 76-69.
Temple had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.9 (above their season average of 28.0) while Texas A&M forced Harvard into a turnover percentage of 21.3 (above their season average of 17.7). Texas A&M was led by Wendell Mitchell, who put up 17 points and five steals. Meanwhile, Alani Moore II played a pivotal role for Temple with 22 points.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Texas A&M should have a significant edge. Since the 2018-19 season, the Aggies defense ranks 96th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.486), while the Temple offense ranks 264th in effective field goal percentage (0.491).
Temple Owls vs. Texas A&M Aggies Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Texas A&M, ATS Winner – Texas A&M, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Temple averages 8.8 steals per game, which ranks 14th in the NCAA. Texas A&M ranks 259th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- The Aggies average 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 96th in the country. The Owls rank 281st in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
- Temple averages 23.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 131st in the country. Texas A&M ranks 306th in three pointers allowed per game (26.6).
- The Aggies rank 32nd in blocks per game (4.5) while the Owls rank 239th (2.4).
- Temple ranks 87th in assists per game (14.3) while Texas A&M ranks 276th (11.4).
