The Temple Owls (2-0) take on the Georgia Bulldogs (1-0) at the Liacouras Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Georgia Bulldogs at Temple Owls Free Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last matchup, they dismantled the Savannah State Tigers, 110-76. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.271 vs. 0.011) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.650 vs. 0.403). Georgia was led by Nicolas Claxton, who had 15 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks.
The Owls were victorious over the Detroit Titans in their last outing, 83-67. The Owls had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.4 vs. 24.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.226 vs. 0.154). Shizz Alston Jr. was the game’s high scorer with 30 points on 9-for-17 shooting from the field.
The Bulldogs won the lone contest against the Owls last season, 84-66. The Bulldogs made 28 of their 39 free throws (71.8 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (47.1 vs. 27.3).
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Temple ranks 258th in possessions per game (68.0) and Georgia is 325th (66.3) since last season. Moreover, the Bulldogs could dominate on defense. They rank sixth in the nation with an opponents’ effective field goal percentage of 0.454, while the offense of the Owls ranks 268th in effective field goal percentage (0.493).
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Temple Owls Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Georgia ranks 14th in rebounds per game (40.1) while Temple ranks 271st in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
The Owls rank 84th in steals per game (6.8) while the Bulldogs rank 283rd (3.9).
Temple ranks 111th in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while Georgia ranks 266th (19.4).
The Bulldogs rank 26th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Owls rank 147th (3.2).
Georgia ranks 18th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Temple ranks 139th (13.2).
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