Temple Owls vs. Tulane Green Wave Betting Prediction 02/02/19

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The Tulane Green Wave (4-16, 0-8 AAC) welcome the Temple Owls (15-6, 5-3 AAC) to Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. The Green Wave will try to snap their 10-game losing streak. Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.

Temple Owls vs. Tulane Green Wave ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last contest. The Green Wave lost a close one to the East Carolina Pirates, 66-65, while the Owls lost to the 13th-ranked Houston Cougars, 73-66.

Temple had a better turnover percentage (11.0 vs. 13.8) while Tulane held East Carolina to an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.2 (below the 31.6 mark opponents have averaged against Tulane this season). Caleb Daniels led the way for Tulane, putting up 17 points and five rebounds. Temple, meanwhile, rallied around Quinton Rose, who contributed 26 points.

The Owls edged out the Green Wave in this series last year, securing victories in two out of three games. In the last matchup, Temple won 82-77. Getting to the free throw line was one of Temple’s biggest advantages. They made 29 trips to the line, while Tulane went 17 times. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

It could be a sloppy game for the Tulane offense. Tulane ranks 317th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.9 percent), while the gambling defense of Temple forces the 82nd-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.2 percent).

Temple vs. Tulane Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Temple, ATS Winner – Tulane, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Temple ranks 15th in steals per game (8.9) while Tulane ranks 207th (4.8).
  • The Owls average 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 88th in the country. The Green Wave rank 148th in assists allowed per game (13.5).
  • Temple averages 22.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 141st in the nation. Tulane ranks 171st in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
  • The Green Wave rank 106th in rebounds per game (36.8) while the Owls rank 197th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
  • Temple ranks 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Tulane ranks 132nd (3.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Owls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 3.9 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Green Wave have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.2 points per game (3.9 above their season average).