Wichita State Shockers vs. Temple Owls ATS Prediction 03/15/19

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The Wichita State Shockers (18-13, 11-8 AAC) go head-to-head against the Temple Owls (23-8, 13-5 AAC) in the American Athletic Conference Tournament at FedExForum. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.

Wichita State Shockers vs. Temple Owls ATS Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Owls defeated the 25th-ranked UCF Knights 67-62, while the Shockers beat the East Carolina Pirates 73-57.

Wichita State played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 39.5 (above their season average of 32.4) and a turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 14.7). East Carolina recorded marks of 18.2 and 16.9, respectively, for those same stats. The Owls, meanwhile, forced 18 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.308 (above their season average of 0.237). Shizz Alston Jr. played well for Temple with 21 points and six assists. Meanwhile, Wichita State rallied around Jaime Echenique, who finished with 14 points and nine rebounds.

Wichita State might struggle to create turnovers. Temple ranks 20th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.6 percent), while Wichita State forces the 209th-most turnovers (18.4 percent).

Wichita State Shockers vs. Temple Owls Odds Pick

Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Temple, ATS Winner – Temple, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Temple ranks 13th in steals per game (8.8) while Wichita State ranks 224th (4.7).
  • The Shockers rank 89th in three pointers attempted per game (24.1) while the Owls rank 137th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
  • Wichita State averages 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 112th in the nation. Temple ranks 117th in assists allowed per game (12.6).
  • The Shockers rank 54th in rebounds per game (37.8) while the Owls rank 235th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
  • Temple ranks 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Wichita State ranks 173rd (3.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Owls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.2, up from 4.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Shockers have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.8 points per game (7.3 below their season average).