It will be a battle between AAC opponents when the Temple Owls (14-4, 4-1 AAC) welcome the Memphis Tigers (12-6, 4-1 AAC) to the Liacouras Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Memphis Tigers at Temple Owls ATS Prediction
The last time the Tigers played, they thoroughly outplayed the SMU Mustangs, 83-61. The Tigers forced 21 turnovers and held the Mustangs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.448 (below their season average of 0.516). Memphis received a boost from Raynere Thornton, who finished with 11 points and 14 rebounds.
The Owls lost to the Penn Quakers in their last game, 77-70. Penn’s 0.170 free throw rate was their largest strength over Temple, who had a mark of 0.101. The Quakers’ mark was below their season average of 0.204, while the Owls’ was below their season average of 0.233. Ernest Aflakpui had a solid game for Temple, leading both teams in scoring with 21 points on 9-for-13 shooting.
Ball security could play an integral role in this contest. Temple commits the 34th-fewest miscues in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while the gambling defense of Memphis forces the 33rd-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.9 percent). Also, the Tigers, who rank 50th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 percent), will face a tough test against the Owls, who rank 52nd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent).
After the Tigers won the sole contest against the Owls last season, 75-72, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Tigers had a better free throw rate (0.180 vs. 0.105) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.525 vs. 0.421).
Memphis Tigers vs. Temple Owls Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Memphis, ATS Winner – Temple, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Temple averages 9.2 steals per game, which ranks ninth in the country. Memphis ranks 180th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
The Owls average 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 74th in the country. The Tigers rank 201st in assists allowed per game (14.9).
Temple ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Memphis ranks 152nd (4.4).
The Owls rank 161st in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while the Tigers rank 219th in three pointers allowed per game (24.7).
Memphis ranks 91st in rebounds per game (37.2) while Temple ranks 140th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
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The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, down from 7.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (5.6 above their season average).
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