Temple Owls vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane Free Prediction 01/03/20

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The Temple Owls (9-3, 1-0 AAC) will be at the Donald Reynolds Center to clash with the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (8-5) in an AAC matchup. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, January 3, 2020, and will air on ESPNU.

Temple Owls at Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Golden Hurricane lost a close one to the Kansas State Wildcats, 69-67, while the Owls were victorious over the UCF Knights, 62-58.

The Owls had a superb free throw rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.207) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.1 (above their season average of 27.3). Tulsa, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.214 vs. 0.200). Lawson Korita had a good game for Tulsa, contributing 12 points and six rebounds. Quinton Rose played a pivotal role for Temple with 16 points and six rebounds.

This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last matchup, the Owls won 84-73. The Owls’ 31.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Golden Hurricane, who had a mark of 19.2. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

The offense of Tulsa (138th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 104.9) will go head-to-head against the stingy defense of Temple (21st in the country with a defensive efficiency of 87.2). The Owls figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.

Temple at Tulsa Free Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Temple, ATS Winner – Tulsa, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Temple averages 24.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 92nd in the NCAA. Tulsa ranks 244th in three pointers allowed per game (26.5).
  • The Owls average 15.4 assists per game, which ranks 47th in the NCAA. The Golden Hurricane rank 130th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
  • The Owls average 8.7 steals per game, which ranks 35th in the country. The Golden Hurricane rank 172nd in steals allowed per game (8.1).
  • Temple averages 40.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 25th in the country. Tulsa ranks 145th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Owls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 10.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Golden Hurricane have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.0 points per game (11.8 above their season average).