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Memphis vs. Temple NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions – January 16

Memphis vs. Temple NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions – January 16

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By: DK.Network.Editors

The Temple Owls (10-6, 2-1 AAC) will turn to Jamal Mashburn Jr. (10th in the nation, 20.7 points per game) to help beat PJ Haggerty (third in league, 22.4) and the Memphis Tigers (13-3, 3-0 AAC) tonight at Liacouras Center, at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2.

Memphis vs. Temple Predictions

  • Our pick to win on the Moneyline in this matchup is Memphis.
  • Against the spread, we predict that Memphis will cover. The spread is currently Memphis -7.5.
  • As for the total, we see this one going under the posted over/under of 154.5 points. Our projected total for the match is 151.5 points.

Memphis vs. Temple Odds

  • Spread: Memphis (-7.5)
  • Moneyline: Memphis -334 | Temple +265
  • Total: 154.5
  • The Tigers have covered nine times in 16 games with a spread this season.
  • Memphis has been favored by 7.5 points or more five times this season, and covered the spread in one of those games.
  • The Tigers and their opponents have combined to go over the point total eight out of 16 times this season.
  • The Tigers have compiled an 8-1 record in games they were favored on the Moneyline (winning 88.9% of those games).
  • When playing as a Moneyline favorite with odds of -334 or shorter, Memphis has gone 4-1 (80% win percentage).
  • The Owls have put together a 7-8-0 record against the spread this year.
  • Temple has not covered the spread when an underdog by 7.5 points or more this season (in one opportunity).
  • So far this year, 10 out of the Owls’ 15 games with an over/under have hit the over.
  • The Owls have entered the game as underdogs eight times this season and won three of those games.
  • Temple has played as an underdog of +265 or more once this season and lost that game.

Memphis Key Stats

  • Points: 78.8 PPG (89th) | FG%: 46.4% (106th)
  • Opp. Points: 73.6 PPG (244th) | Opp. FG%: 41.7% (92nd)
  • Rebounds: 32.7 RPG (185th) | Opp. Rebounds: 31.9 RPG (229th)
  • Assists: 12.9 APG (251st) | Turnovers: 14.3 TPG (341st)
  • Steals: 7.1 SPG (171st) | Blocks: 4.3 BPG (75th)

Temple Key Stats

  • Points: 78.9 PPG (86th) | FG%: 44.9% (191st)
  • Opp. Points: 74.2 PPG (262nd) | Opp. FG%: 41.6% (87th)
  • Rebounds: 33.6 RPG (127th) | Opp. Rebounds: 34.1 RPG (315th)
  • Assists: 11.0 APG (344th) | Turnovers: 10.7 TPG (106th)
  • Steals: 7.2 SPG (161st) | Blocks: 3.8 BPG (106th)

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