The Temple Owls (3-0) hope to remain undefeated when they clash with the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (1-2) at Liacouras Center. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. Temple Owls Betting Prediction
The Greyhounds come in on a high note after blowing out the Delaware State Hornets in their last contest, 91-62. The Greyhounds had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.515 vs. 0.323) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.9 vs. 31.3). James Fives played well for Loyola Maryland, finishing with 14 points and seven rebounds.
In the Owls’ last game, they beat the Georgia Bulldogs, 81-77. Temple had a much better turnover percentage (12.5 vs. 23.6). Georgia, meanwhile, did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (17-22; 77.3 percent). Shizz Alston Jr. was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 9-for-18 shooting from the field.
There’s a decent chance that Loyola Maryland struggles to create turnovers. Since last season, Temple ranks 34th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.3 percent), while Loyola Maryland has forced the 164th-most turnovers (19.1 percent).
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. Temple Owls Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Loyola Maryland, ATS Winner – Loyola Maryland, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Temple ranks 109th in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while Loyola Maryland ranks 316th (16.5).
The Owls rank 99th in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while the Greyhounds rank 261st (4.9).
Loyola Maryland ranks 123rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while Temple ranks 271st (37.5).
The Owls average 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 78th in the NCAA. The Greyhounds rank 160th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
Temple ranks 207th in assists per game (12.9) while Loyola Maryland ranks 269th (11.8).
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