The Connecticut Huskies (13-9, 4-5 AAC) will attempt to snap their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Temple Owls (16-6, 6-3 AAC) at Liacouras Center. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Connecticut Huskies at Temple Owls ATS Prediction
The Huskies will be looking for similar success after dismantling the East Carolina Pirates in their last matchup, 76-52. The Huskies, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.2, had a ridiculous mark of 41.4 and had a free throw rate of 0.340 (above their season average of 0.212). Connecticut rallied around Josh Carlton, who was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
The last time the Owls played, they were victorious over the Tulane Green Wave, 75-67. The Owls made 21 of their 26 free throws (80.8 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 11.9 (better than their season average of 14.2). Shizz Alston Jr. was the top scorer from either team with 29 points on 6-for-11 shooting from the field.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Connecticut should have a noteworthy advantage. The Huskies defense ranks 87th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.482), while the Temple offense is ranked 236th in effective field goal percentage (0.500).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Huskies won the most recent matchup 72-66. The Huskies had a better free throw rate (0.162 vs. 0.080) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.449 vs. 0.400).
Connecticut Huskies vs. Temple Owls Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Connecticut ranks 19th in blocks per game (4.9) while Temple ranks 178th (2.3).
The Huskies average 37.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 96th in the country. The Owls rank 201st in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
Temple ranks 16th in steals per game (8.8) while Connecticut ranks 101st in steals allowed per game (6.2).
The Huskies rank 19th in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while the Owls rank 103rd (21.6).
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The Huskies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.6, up from 7.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
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