Tulane Green Wave vs. Temple Owls Free Prediction 01/11/20

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The Tulane Green Wave (9-6, 1-2 AAC) will be at the Liacouras Center to challenge the Temple Owls (9-5, 1-2 AAC) in an AAC matchup. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020, and will air on ESPNU.

Tulane Green Wave vs. Temple Owls Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last outing. The Owls fell to the Houston Cougars, 78-74, while the Green Wave were defeated by the UConn Huskies, 67-61.

Tulane had a turnover percentage of 7.1 (better than their season average of 15.1) while Temple did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (16-21; 76.2 percent). Temple’s Quinton Rose had a solid performance, putting up 21 points. Christion Thompson, meanwhile fueled Tulane with nine points and 10 rebounds.

The Owls dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent game, Temple won 80-69. The Owls’ 8.7 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Green Wave, who had a mark of 15.8. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Looking at effective field goal percentage, Temple figures to have a noteworthy advantage. The Owls defense ranks 37th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.446), while the Tulane offense is ranked 184th in effective field goal percentage (0.501).

Tulane vs. Temple ATS Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Temple, ATS Winner – Temple, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Temple ranks 32nd in rebounds per game (40.0) while Tulane ranks 252nd (32.0).
  • The Green Wave rank fourth in steals allowed per game (4.3) while the Owls rank 93rd (6.4).
  • The Owls rank 59th in assists per game (15.0) while the Green Wave rank 215th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
  • Temple averages 23.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 100th in the country. Tulane ranks 235th in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Green Wave have been outscored by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Tulane has defeated opponents by an average of 3.4 points.
  • During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (3.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (6.4 above their season average).