The USC Trojans (5-0) welcome the Temple Owls (3-0) to Galen Center, where only one team will stay unbeaten. The game starts at 11 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Temple Owls at USC Trojans Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Trojans defeated the Pepperdine Waves 91-84, while the Owls beat the La Salle Explorers 70-65.
Temple played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.375 and a turnover percentage of 17.9. For those same stats, La Salle was 0.063 and 20.2, respectively. The Trojans, on the other hand, knocked down 28 of their 34 free throws (82.4 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.6 (above their season average of 37.5). Onyeka Okongwu had a good outing for USC with 33 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Temple received a boost from Nate Pierre-Louis, who contributed 21 points and 12 rebounds.
Temple Owls vs. USC Trojans Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Temple, ATS Winner – Temple, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- USC averages 36.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 108th in the NCAA. Temple ranks 276th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
- The Trojans rank 111th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Owls rank 236th (2.4).
- Temple ranks 144th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while USC ranks 249th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
- The Owls rank ninth in steals per game (8.9) while the Trojans rank 143rd (6.4).
- USC averages 16.4 assists per game, which ranks 18th in the country. Temple ranks 146th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
