The Cincinnati Bearcats (17-3, 6-1 AAC) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they challenge the Temple Owls (15-4, 5-1 AAC) at Liacouras Center. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 27, 2019.
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Temple Owls ATS Prediction
In the Bearcats’ last game, they thoroughly outplayed the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 88-64. The Bearcats held the Golden Hurricane to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 22.4) and had a turnover percentage of 10.9 (better than their season average of 13.9). Cincinnati was lifted by Tre Scott, who recorded 13 points and 11 rebounds.
The Owls defeated the Memphis Tigers in their last outing, 85-76. The Owls knocked down 25 of their 34 free throws (73.5 percent) and held the Tigers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.404 (below their season average of 0.527). Quinton Rose led Temple in scoring with 26 points on 9-for-17 shooting from the field.
After the Bearcats won both meetings against the Owls last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last contest, Cincinnati won 75-42. The Bearcats had a much better turnover percentage (15.3 vs. 24.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.492 vs. 0.313).
Based on historical performance heading into this one, ball protection could play a significant role in this showdown. Temple commits the 34th-fewest miscues in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Cincinnati forces the 32nd-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.9 percent).
Cincinnati Bearcats at Temple Owls ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Temple, ATS Winner – Temple, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Cincinnati ranks fourth in rebounds allowed per game (29.0) while Temple ranks 168th (35.5).
The Bearcats rank 19th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Owls rank 156th (2.4).
Temple ranks 158th in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while Cincinnati ranks 265th (18.4).
The Bearcats rank third in steals allowed per game (4.2) while the Owls rank 87th (6.0).
Cincinnati ranks 49th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while Temple ranks 126th (13.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Bearcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.0, down from 14.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (3.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (4.3 above their season average).
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