Temple Owls at Tulane Green Wave ATS Prediction 02/12/20

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The Tulane Green Wave (10-13, 2-9 AAC) welcome the Temple Owls (12-11, 4-7 AAC) to Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. The Green Wave will try to snap their seven-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

Temple Owls at Tulane Green Wave ATS Odds

In their last game, the Green Wave fell to the East Carolina Pirates, 81-67, while the Owls defeated the SMU Mustangs, 97-90.

Temple played a nearly perfect game. They had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.669 (above their season average of 0.461) and a free throw rate of 0.305 (above their season average of 0.219). For those same stats, SMU recorded marks of 0.545 and 0.254, respectively. Tulane, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (12.5 vs. 19.6). Christion Thompson led the way for Tulane, recording 23 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Quinton Rose played a key role for Temple with 25 points and eight rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, K.J. Lawson led the Green Wave to a 65-51 victory. He notched a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Tulane’s 0.528 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Temple, who had a mark of 0.361.

The offense of Tulane (238th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 99.8) will square off against the top-notch defense of Temple (75th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 95.3). The Owls should have the edge on that side of the ball.

Temple vs. Tulane Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Tulane, ATS Winner – Tulane, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Temple ranks 73rd in rebounds per game (37.8) while Tulane ranks 294th (30.4).
  • The Green Wave rank 17th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Owls rank 149th (6.8).
  • The Green Wave average 23.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 99th in the nation. The Owls rank 271st in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
  • Temple averages 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 86th in the nation. Tulane ranks 254th in assists allowed per game (16.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Owls have been outscored by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Temple has defeated opponents by an average of 2.1 points.
  • During their last five games, the Green Wave have scored an average of 62.0 points per game (6.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (6.9 above their season average).