The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (2-8) and the Temple Owls (6-2) battle at Liacouras Center. The Hawks will attempt to snap their seven-game losing streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs. Temple Owls ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Owls fell to the Missouri Tigers, 64-54, while the Hawks were defeated by the 23rd-ranked Villanova Wildcats, 78-66.
Saint Joseph’s had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.6 (above their season average of 30.2) while Temple had a free throw rate of 0.367 (above their season average of 0.210). Nate Pierre-Louis put together a solid game for Temple with 10 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Ryan Daly, meanwhile had a solid performance for Saint Joseph’s, contributing 32 points and five rebounds.
The Owls won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 77-70. Temple had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.0 vs. 17.9). Saint Joseph’s, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (9.0 vs. 9.5).
Temple could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. Dating back to last season, Temple ranks 19th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.1 percent), while Saint Joseph’s has forced the 18th-fewest turnovers (15.9 percent).
Saint Joseph’s Hawks at Temple Owls Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Temple, ATS Winner – Temple, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Saint Joseph’s averages 27.2 three pointers per game, which ranks fifth in the country. Temple ranks 189th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
- The Owls rank 80th in assists per game (14.3) while the Hawks rank 123rd in assists allowed per game (14.7).
- Temple ranks 173rd in blocks per game (2.4) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 182nd in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- The Hawks rank 57th in rebounds per game (35.4) while the Owls rank 219th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
- Temple ranks 28th in steals per game (8.7) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 176th (5.6).
