The Temple Owls (12-3, 2-1 AAC) welcome the South Florida Bulls (12-3, 2-1 AAC) to Liacouras Center as they look to extend their seven-game home winning streak. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
South Florida Bulls at Temple Owls ATS Prediction
In the Bulls’ last matchup, they dismantled the Tulane Green Wave, 66-48. The Bulls forced 26 turnovers, while the Green Wave had a free throw rate of 0.205 (below their season average of 0.243). South Florida received a boost from David Collins, who was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 5-for-12 shooting.
The Owls were victorious over the No. 17 Houston Cougars in their last game, 73-69. Temple did a great job of getting and making free throws (25-28; 89.3 percent). Houston, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 15.1). Quinton Rose was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 6-for-18 shooting from the field.
After the Owls won the sole contest against the Bulls last season, 73-55, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Owls had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.4 vs. 21.2) and had a much better turnover percentage (18.0 vs. 24.4).
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball protection could play a significant role in this contest. Temple commits the 22nd-fewest miscues in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 15.8 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of South Florida forces the 11th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 24.8 percent).
South Florida Bulls vs. Temple Owls Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Temple, ATS Winner – South Florida, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
South Florida ranks 21st in rebounds per game (40.7) while Temple ranks 191st (34.5).
The Owls average 9.4 steals per game, which ranks 13th in the country. The Bulls rank 117th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Temple ranks 25th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while South Florida ranks 120th (4.0).
The Owls rank 74th in assists per game (14.9) while the Bulls rank 84th in assists allowed per game (12.3).
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The Bulls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.6, up from 9.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (4.1 above their season average).
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