The Temple Owls (7-2) meet the Miami Hurricanes (6-3) at Barclays Center. Action gets underway at 9:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Temple Owls vs. Miami Hurricanes Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Hurricanes beat the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 88-74, while the Owls dismantled the Saint Joseph’s Hawks 108-61.
Temple dominated every stat category in the game. They had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 31.0 (above their season average of 27.6) and a free throw rate of 0.239 (above their season average of 0.226). Saint Joseph’s was 10.6 and 0.104, respectively, for those same stats. The Hurricanes, on the other hand, knocked down 22 of their 30 free throws (73.3 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.3 (above their season average of 25.1). Kameron McGusty played a pivotal role for Miami with 21 points and six rebounds. Quinton Rose had a solid performance for Temple, recording 14 points, six assists and five rebounds.
It might be a tough matchup for Miami on the offensive glass. Dating back to last season, the Hurricanes rank 260th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.9 percent), while Temple ranks 46th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.0 percent).
Temple Owls vs. Miami Hurricanes Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Miami, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Temple ranks 21st in rebounds per game (35.8) while Miami ranks 218th (32.9).
- The Owls rank 29th in steals per game (8.7) while the Hurricanes rank 121st (6.5).
- Miami ranks 94th in blocks per game (3.3) while Temple ranks 142nd in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
- The Hurricanes rank 96th in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while the Owls rank 267th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
- Temple ranks 76th in assists per game (14.4) while Miami ranks 189th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
