The No. 21 Villanova Wildcats (6-2) challenge the Temple Owls (7-1) at Finneran Pavilion. The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Temple Owls at Villanova Wildcats ATS Prediction
The Owls come in on a high note after defeating the La Salle Explorers in their last outing, 75-67. Temple 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). Nate Pierre-Louis played a key role for Temple with 14 points and 13 rebounds.
The last time the Wildcats took the court, they easily got past the Morgan State Bears, 100-77. The Wildcats had a much better free throw rate (0.299 vs. 0.085) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.4 vs. 25.6). Eric Paschall was the game’s high scorer with 26 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the field.
The Wildcats won the only contest against the Owls last season, 87-67. Villanova made 13 of its 28 three pointers (46.4 percent). Temple, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (31.3 vs. 29.2).
Villanova figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Wildcats rank first in offensive efficiency, while the Owls rank 182nd in defensive efficiency dating back to last season. Additionally, the Owls rank 341st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.179), while the Wildcats rank 56th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.198).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Villanova ranks 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while Temple ranks 258th (37.2).
The Wildcats rank 29th in assists per game (16.0) while the Owls rank 167th (13.4).
Villanova averages 29.0 three pointers per game, which ranks seventh in the NCAA. Temple ranks 120th in three pointers allowed per game (21.1).
The Wildcats rank 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Temple ranks 78th (3.0).
Villanova ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Temple ranks 46th (5.3).
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