The Temple Owls (1-0) take on the Detroit Titans (0-1) at the Liacouras Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Detroit Titans vs. Temple Owls Free Prediction
The Titans are trying to rebound after their 89-76 loss to the Western Michigan Broncos in their last game. Western Michigan’s 53.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Detroit, who had a rate of 35.8. Antoine Davis was Detroit’s leading scorer with 32 points on 12-for-26 shooting.
In the Owls’ previous matchup, they beat the La Salle Explorers, 75-67. The Owls had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.5 vs. 12.5) and had a much better free throw rate (0.456 vs. 0.242). With 14 points and 13 rebounds, Nate Pierre-Louis had a solid performance for Temple.
Detroit may struggle to create turnovers. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Temple ranks 36th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.1 percent), while Detroit has forced the 220th-most turnovers (18.2 percent). Opposite styles will be on display in this battle. The up-and-down Titans rank 14th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Owls rank 258th.
Detroit vs. Temple Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Temple, ATS Winner – Temple, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Temple ranks 140th in assists allowed per game (13.2) while Detroit ranks 290th (16.5).
The Owls rank 90th in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while the Titans rank 230th (4.4).
Temple ranks 38th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Detroit ranks 168th (6.5).
The Owls average 23.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 112th in the country. The Titans rank 241st in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
Temple averages 34.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 208th in the NCAA. Detroit ranks 306th in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
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