The Temple Owls (4-0) take on the VCU Rams (3-0) in the Legends Classic at Barclays Center. The game starts at 9:30 p.m. ET on Monday, November 19, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Temple Owls vs. VCU Rams ATS Prediction
The Owls come in on a high note after defeating the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds in their last outing, 81-67. Temple’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Loyola Maryland. The Owls had a rate of 9.8 (better than their season average of 16.3), while the Greyhounds posted a mark of 27.4 (above their season average of 17.0). Temple received a boost from Quinton Rose, who finished with 16 points, six rebounds and six assists.
In the Rams’ last game, they beat the Bowling Green Falcons, 72-61. The Rams had a much better turnover percentage (17.6 vs. 29.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.379 vs. 0.315). With 12 points and five steals, Marcus Evans played well for VCU.
It will be a matchup of contrasting paces as the fast-breaking Rams will look to push the more grind-it-out Owls. Since last season, the Rams rank 73rd in possessions per game while the Owls are 248th.
Temple Owls vs. VCU Rams Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – VCU, ATS Winner – VCU, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
VCU averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. Temple ranks 147th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
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