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AAC Tournament: Temple vs. UAB odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s AAC Tournament: Temple vs. UAB odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Temple Owls (16-19) and UAB Blazers (22-11) meet in an American Athletic Conference (AAC) Tournament Championship on Sunday at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Temple vs. UAB odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The 11th-seeded Owls have made a miraculous run to the title game, and Temple is all but playing for a spot in the First Four with an automatic bid. Temple has bubble teams all over quaking in their boots heading into Selection Sunday.

Temple has won a season-high 5 straight games, while also covering in a season-best 5 consecutive outings, all as an underdog. It is 10-3 ATS in the past 13 games since Feb. 8.

The 4th-seeded UAB Blazers have caught fire, too, topping Wichita State and No. 1 seed South Florida, the regular-season champ, while winning and covering 4 straight outings. The Blazers kicked off the hot streak with a 100-72 win at Temple on March 7 as a 7-point favorite as the Over (141.5) cashed.

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Temple vs. UAB odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Temple +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | UAB -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread: Temple +6.5 (-110) | UAB -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 137.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Temple vs. UAB picks and predictions

Prediction

UAB 73, Temple 68

Moneyline

Backing UAB (-300) would cost you 3 times your potential return, and there is never a reason to bet such a heavy favorite. Even as part of a multi-team parlay, including the Blazers would suck all of the value out of your ticket.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

TEMPLE +6.5 (-110) is worth playing, as this team has suddenly caught fire and become cover kings after a lost season.

The last time the Owls tasted defeat was against UAB, and it was the last time Temple failed to cover, too. The Blazers took care of the Owls by 28 points in Philadelphia, but Temple has started to believe. It has ousted Charlotte, FAU and SMU in the past 3 games, each as a 6-point underdog or higher. It’s hard to ignore the results from 10 days ago at home against UAB -6.5 (-110), but it’s also hard to ignore than past 4 days, too.

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Over/Under

OVER 137.5 (-115) is an awfully low number considering the fact UAB was able to go for 100 points in the regular-season meeting just 10 days ago.

The Blazers have cashed the Over in 3 of the past 5 games, while allowing at least 70 points in 5 of the previous 6 outings.

The Owls hit their 1st Over in 4 AAC Tournament games in the upset of FAU on Saturday afternoon. The Over was 3-0 in the final 3 regular-season games, however, including the loss to UAB. Go high, and feel confidently in doing so.

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AAC Tournament: Temple vs. FAU odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Temple vs. FAU odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Temple Owls (15-19) and FAU Owls (25-7) meet in an American Athletic Conference (AAC) Tournament semifinal Saturday at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Tip-off is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN2/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Temple vs. FAU odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The 11th-seeded Temple Owls struggled in the regular season, but they have caught fire in Fort Worth. The Owls have ousted UTSA, SMU and Charlotte, while getting fitted for Cinderella’s slipper. Now, Temple is trying to win the Battle of Owls, picking up the biggest upset yet.

The 2nd-seeded FAU Owls held off North Texas Friday, winning 77-71 to cover as 5.5-point favorites in most shops as the Over (137) cashed. FAU has won 4 in a row while covering the past 3 outings. The Over has hit in each of the past 3 games, too.

FAU topped Temple 80-68 Feb. 15 in Boca Raton in the only regular-season meeting while failing to cover as a 20-point favorite. The Under (148.5) cashed in that battle, too.

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Temple vs. FAU odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Temple +725 (bet $100 to win $725) | FAU -1200 (bet $1,200 to win $100)
Against the spread: Temple +13.5 (-110) | FAU -13.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Temple vs. FAU picks and predictions

Prediction

FAU 74, Temple 65

Moneyline

It wouldn’t be worth betting FAU (-1200).

PASS. Bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

TEMPLE +13.5 (-110) will see Cinderella’s slipper shatter Saturday, as the improbable run in the AAC Tournament comes to an end. But the underdog Owls will hang on for the cover against the Owls of FAU -13.5 (-110).

FAU has covered the past 3 games, but it struggled as a double-digit favorite this season. FAU is just 2-7 ATS in the past 9 games when favored by 10 or more points.

On the flip side, Temple has covered 4 in a row, all as an underdog, and 9 of the past 12 games dating back to Feb. 8.

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Over/Under

UNDER 142.5 (-115) is the lean, but play a half-unit at the most.

The Over cashed in the final 3 games of the regular season for Temple, but the Under has hit in all 3 contests in the AAC Tournament. The Under also cashed in the only regular-season meeting with FAU Feb. 15.

FAU cashed the Over against North Texas Friday, but the Under has a slight 7-6 advantage in the past 13 outings.

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AAC Tournament: Temple vs. Charlotte odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Temple vs. Charlotte odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Temple Owls (14-19) and Charlotte 49ers (19-11) meet in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Tournament Friday at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPNU/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Temple vs. Charlotte odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

No. 11 seed Temple racked up a 64-61 win over No. 14 UTSA in the 1st round Wednesday, and surprised No. 6 SMU in a 75-60 upset to get to the quarters. It’s the 1st time Temple has won 2 games in a single AAC Tournament since joining the conference.

No. 3 seed Charlotte searches for its 20th win in its 1st appearance in Fort Worth, and 1st-ever AAC Tournament game. The 49ers struggled down the stretch in late February into early March, losing 3 in a row, but they closed with back-to-back wins against Rice and at East Carolina to grab a little momentum heading in.

These teams met once in the regular season, with Charlotte narrowly escaping Philadelphia with a 73-70 win as Temple grabbed the cover as a 6-point underdog with the Over (133.5) coming in.

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Temple vs. Charlotte odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:10 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Temple +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Charlotte -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread: Temple +6.5 (-105) | Charlotte -6.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 132.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Temple vs. Charlotte picks and predictions

Prediction

Charlotte 73, Temple 69

Moneyline

Backing Charlotte (-300) will cost you 3 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk on a singular bet, especially against a Temple (+240) side which has won 2 games in Fort Worth already and has a little bit of confidence heading into play.

PASS.

Against the spread

TEMPLE +6.5 (-105) has a little momentum, winning a pair of games in Fort Worth already. It has gotten used to Dickies Arena and should have a little confidence, while Charlotte -6.5 (-115) takes a little bit to feel things out in its 1st appearance of the tourney.

In addition, the 49ers struggled down the stretch, frittering away a chance at a higher seed. Charlotte was playing South Florida for 1st place at one point Feb. 6 in Tampa. It lost then, and the 49ers are just 5-4 straight up and 2-7 ATS since, including a win and non-cover against the Owls.

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Over/Under

OVER 132.5 (-110) might be the best betting option on the board.

The Over cashed in 2 of the final 3 games for Charlotte, and the 49ers defense has allowed 69 or more points in 9 of the past 12 outings, including at Temple Feb. 11.

The Owls have hit the Under in each of their 2 games in the AAC tourney so far, averaging 69.5 PPG on offense while allowing just 60.5 PPG, so be careful and don’t get carried away. However, the Over is 7-5 across the past 12 games for Temple, too.

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SMU at Temple odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s SMU Mustangs at Temple Owls odds and lines, with college football expert picks and predictions.

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The SMU Mustangs (4-2, 2-0 American Athletic) and Temple Owls (2-5, 0-3) meet Friday at Lincoln Financial Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the SMU vs. Temple odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Southern Methodist heads into this game off back-to-back wins. The most recent of those was a cover as a -12 favorite at East Carolina Oct. 12 (31-10 win). The Mustangs have allowed just 311.3 total yards per game; that leads the AAC and ranks 19th in the nation.

The Owls have lost 4 straight and defense has been a problem in each of those setbacks. Temple has coughed up 45.8 points per game over that stretch. All 4 games were losses against the spread (ATS).

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SMU at Temple odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:01 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: SMU -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100) | Temple +900 (bet $100 to win $900)
Against the spread (ATS): SMU -21 (-110) | Temple +21 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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SMU at Temple picks and predictions

Prediction

SMU 35, Temple 17

Moneyline

AVOID; this play is drowning in juice, and the lottery ticket side (Temple) does not bring enough return for the risk.

Against the spread

Temple’s offense struggles to stay on schedule and avoid 3rd-and-long. And it lacks big-play ability. The opposite holds true for the Owl defense. And yes, that’s a toxic combination.

SMU can run adequately and is quite good in the aerial game. And its defense is better still in both areas.

The spread reflects all that and perhaps a couple points more. But Temple is a bottom-15, maybe even a bottom-5 team in FBS. The Owls are not worth an account login: PASS.

Over/Under

The Under has cashed in 9 of SMU’s last 11 games on the road.

Rain showers are in the Philly forecast, so that may slow the roll for the Mustangs passing attack. A little weather, a couple less explosive plays and SMU relying more on staying on schedule down to down is a reasonable projection.

The UNDER 54.5 (-110) has a bit of value in this contest.

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Temple at Tulsa odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Temple at Tulsa odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Temple Owls (2-2) and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-2) meet Thursday night at Chapman Stadium in Tulsa in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) opener for both sides. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Temple vs. Tulsa odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Temple has alternated wins and losses in each of its 4 outings so far, registering wins over Akron and Norfolk State of the FCS, while suffering lopsided losses at Rutgers, and home against Miami last Saturday. The Owls have posted a 1-3 against the spread (ATS) mark, including 0-3 ATS against FBS opponents. The Under is 3-1 through 4 games, with the Over cashing last week.

Tulsa opened with a 42-7 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff of the FCS before taking it on the chin in a pair of losses to Washington and Oklahoma. It rebounded with a solid 22-14 win at Northern Illinois last Saturday, cashing as a 4-point underdog. The Under is 3-1 through 4 games for the Golden Cane, too.

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Temple at Tulsa odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 3:49 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Temple +134 (bet $100 to win $134) | Tulsa -162 (bet $162 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Temple +3.5 (-115) | Tulsa -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Temple at Tulsa picks and predictions

Prediction

Tulsa 32, Temple 29

Moneyline

Tulsa (-162) is a little on the pricey side for my liking. The Golden Hurricane make me a little nervous against Temple (+134), and the only reason I like Tulsa is because it is at home.

Tulsa has been terrible against the pass this season, allowing 302.0 yards per game, which is 125th in FBS, according to covers.com. The one thing the Golden Hurricane does well is run the ball, gobbling up 170.5 yards per game on the ground.

Temple’s strength on offense is passing, and it should find little resistance in that aspect of the game. The Owls can’t stop the run, though, allowing 195.3 yards per outing, so that’s a huge concern.

PASS.

Against the spread

TEMPLE +3.5 (-115) isn’t a great offense by any stretch, but QB E.J. Warner has proven to be dangerous, throwing for exactly 1,000 yards with 5 TDs and 4 INTs. He’ll be a handful to contain for the Tulsa -3.5 (-105) defense.

When Tulsa has the ball, watch for the 2-headed monster of RBs Jordan Ford and Anthony Watkins. Both players have rushed for over 215 yards while scoring 1 TD apiece.

Over/Under

OVER 55.5 (-110) might end up being the best play on the board.

The strength of each offense is the weakness of the opponent, so both of these teams should be able to move the ball up and down Skelly Field with impunity.

The last time these teams met in Tulsa on Nov. 20, 2021, the total ended up going Over, and the total has gone high in both meetings in Oklahoma since Nov. 2017.

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Miami at Temple odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Miami at Temple odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Miami Hurricanes (3-0) and Temple Owls (2-1) meet in Week 4 on Saturday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Miami vs. Temple odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Temple throttled Norfolk State 41-9 last week, just covering as 31.5-point favorites. The Owls of the American Athletic Conference also have a 24-21 win over over Akron and a 36-7 loss to an undefeated Rutgers squad.

Miami is averaging 44.7 points per game (11th of 133) with wins over Miami of Ohio (38-3), Texas A&M (48-33) and Bethune-Cookman (48-7). The Canes are averaging 511 yards of offense per game as QB Tyler Van Dyke. has hit 57 of 76 passes (76%) for 822 yards with 8 TDs and 1 interception.

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Miami at Temple odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:47 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Miami -2500 (bet $2500 to win $100) | Temple +1100 (bet $100 to win $1100)
Against the spread (ATS): Miami -23.5 (-110) | Temple +23.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Miami at Temple picks and predictions

Prediction

Miami 30, Temple 14

Moneyline

Expect this game to be a lot closer than many think. Temple’s Joquez Smith is a dynamic running back, who rushed for 142 yards and 1 TD and had a 15-yard TD reception last Saturday. However, there’s just too much Miami firepower and Canes roll, but stay away from this absurd line.

Against the spread

This will be the 1st road game for The U in 2023 so they might come out sluggish. Miami has won 14 straight vs. Temple and their offense ranks 3rd in the ACC. The Owls have to get their ground game going early and need QB E.J. Warner to manage the game effectively. Although Miami is 2-1 ATS in 2023, this one might be tougher than they anticipate.

TAKE TEMPLE +23.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Miami has hit the Under in 5 of the last 6 games while Temple has hit Over in 4 of their last 5. This game has a lot of question marks on both sides. The Hurricanes have the obviously talent advantage, but the Philly faithful will be loud and Miami might have a tough time getting going.

STEER CLEAR.

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American Tournament: Temple vs. Cincinnati odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Temple vs. Cincinnati odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Temple Owls (16-15) battle the Cincinnati Bearcats (20-11) in the 2nd round of the AAC Tournament Friday. Tip from Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, is set for 3 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Temple vs. Cincinnati odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Temple lost 88-83 at Cincinnati on Feb. 22, but covered the 9-point spread. The Owls beat Cincinnati 70-61 at home Jan. 1, so they are 1-1 straight up and 2-0 against the spread (ATS) in this matchup.

The Owls have lost 6 of their last 8 yet are 4-3-1 ATS in that span. They are 18-11-2 ATS on the season and 16-14 O/U. Their strength is defense, ranking 128th in opponents field goal percentage (43%).

The Bearcats have covered 7 of their last 10 games and have won 3 of their last 4 games outright. Cincinnati is 20-10 ATS this season and 16-13 O/U.

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Temple vs. Cincinnati odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:29 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Temple +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Cincinnati -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Temple +4.5 (-105) | Cincinnati -4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Temple vs. Cincinnati picks and predictions

Prediction

Cincinnati 72, Temple 70

Moneyline

SKIP.

I like Temple on the spread given the trends. It hasn’t consistently won this season like it has covered, so I would avoid the (+170) moneyline odds.

Against the spread

BET TEMPLE +4.5 (-105).

Temple was the best team in the American at covering against conference opponents.

It was 12-6 ATS while Cincinnati was 11-7 ATS. It was also 7-3-1 ATS on the road this season along with going 2-0 ATS against the Bearcats.

Standout G Khalif Battle is the real deal and should be able to keep pace with the high-tempo Bearcats offense. Cincinnati is also 1-2 ATS in its last 3 games as a favorite.

Back TEMPLE +4.5 (-105).

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 140.5 (-115).

Cincinnati has gone Over in 6 of its last 7 games and has scored at least 85 points in 2 of its last 3 games. It has scored at least 70 points in 9 straight games as well.

It should want to push this pace and keep the Owls on edge. The Bearcats average 77.9 points per game this season. These teams were a combined 19-16-1 O/U in conference games.

Back the OVER 140.5 (-115).

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Temple at Cincinnati odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Temple at Cincinnati odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cincinnati Bearcats (18-10, 9-6 AAC) welcome the Temple Owls (15-13, 9-6) to Fifth Third Arena Wednesday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Temple vs. Cincinnati odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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The Bearcats lost to the Owls on the road 70-61 Jan. 1, failing to cover as a 4-point road favorite. The Under 143.5 hit.

Cincinnati is coming off a 73-71 win over UCF Sunday, covering as a 3.5-point favorite. It has covered 5 of its last 7 and is 18-9 against the spread (ATS) this season. It ranks 55th in points per game (77.1) as well.

Temple, on the other hand, is coming off a 76-53 win over Tulsa Sunday, cover as an 11.5-point favorite. It is just 1-3-1 ATS over its last 5 games and is 15-11-2 ATS on the season. Its strength is defense, ranking 121st in opponents’ field goal percentage (42.8%).

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Temple at Cincinnati odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:25 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Temple +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Cincinnati -370 (bet $370 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Temple +8.5 (-115) | Cincinnati -8.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Temple at Cincinnati picks and predictions

Prediction

Cincinnati 76, Temple 66

Moneyline

AVOID.

Temple beat Cincinnati once this season, so it can do it again, making the (-370) favorite unplayable. At (+270) though, it is unadvised to play the Owls on the moneyline either.

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Against the spread

BET CINCINNATI -8.5 (-105).

The Bearcats have been the best covering team in the American this season, and they are a league-best 12-3 ATS at home. They are also 9-6 ATS in conference games, which Temple also is.

The Owls have struggled as of late, posting a 0-1-1 record in their last 2 road games. Temple has lost 4 of its last 5 games and has lost 3 of them by this amount.

Considering the Owls’ recent struggles and Bearcats’ success at home, back CINCINNATI -8.5 (-105).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 139.5 (-110).

Both teams have been better at hitting the Over this season, and the Bearcats have covered the Over in 4 straight games, putting up more than 70 in each. Both the Bearcats and their opponent have scored more than 70 in 3 of their last 4 games. They are 14-12 O/U on the season.

Temple is 14-13 O/U. It is 6-1 O/U in its last 7 games and has given up at least 70 in all but 1 of those 7. Put it all together and back the OVER 139.5 (-115).

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Houston at Temple odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Houston at Temple odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 3 Houston Cougars (21-2, 9-1 AAC) look to avenge its only conference loss of the season against the Temple Owls (14-9, 8-2) in Philadelphia Sunday at 6 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Houston vs. Temple odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Despite the elite defense played by Houston, the Cougars still lost its first meeting 56-55 to Temple in Houston as 19.5-point favorites. This was the only conference loss for the Cougars, who will look to stay atop the AAC with a victory over Temple, who sits just 1 game behind in the standings.

At 69.4 points per game, the Owls are not a high-powered offense, ranking 239th in the country. On defense, Houston only allows 55.2 points, which is 3rd in the nation on the season. With an elite defense and an offense able to score over 75 points per game, this leads to the Cougars being one of the best teams in the country at 21-2.

Even with its elite defense, Houston will need to avenge its earlier loss to Temple if it wants to win the conference heading into March Madness.

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Houston at Temple odds

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Moneyline (ML): Houston -750 (bet $750 to win $100) | Temple +475 (bet $100 to win $475)
Against the spread (ATS): Houston +11.5 (-110) | Temple -11.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 131.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Houston at Temple picks and predictions

Prediction

Houston 60, Temple 55

Moneyline

PASS.

Temple won the first meeting as 19.5-point underdogs. No one could see that coming or make a wager on it. This game will be another close contest, but Houston will pull out the victory this time. I am not willing to wager -750 on any straight wager so this is a stay away.

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Against the spread

The 19.5-point spread was too high in the first meeting, and 11.5 is still too high in the rematch here.

The Owls scored 56 in the previous meeting, and a similar output should be in store here for the home team while Houston will barely get to 60. This game screams TEMPLE +11.5 (-110) and the Under.

Over/Under

UNDER 131.5 (-115) is the way to go.

The Owls are 4-1 on the Under in their last 5 Sunday games and have gone Under in 4 of their last 5 against teams with winning records.

Both of these teams like to slow the pace, and this is perfect for a lazy Sunday game to hit the Under 131.5.

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Temple at Houston odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Temple at Houston odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Temple Owls (11-9, 5-2 American Athletic) will attempt to upset the No. 1 Houston Cougars (18-1, 6-0) in Houston Sunday at 3 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Temple vs. Houston odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Houston boasts the nation’s top-ranked defense, allowing only 53.3 points per game, and faces a Temple offense which ranks 238th averaging 69.3 points per game. Houston’s suffocating defense has allowed teams to shoot just 34.3% from the floor and only 24.9% from 3, both of which rank 2nd in the nation, Houston’s offense averages 76.2 PPG.

If Temple hopes to keep this game close, let alone spring an upset, it will have to count on its own defense, which allows 68.3 PPG (157th). It will also need to shoot better than its 42.2% from the floor (305th) and 31.3% from 3-point range (308).

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Temple at Houston odds

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Moneyline (ML): Temple +900 (bet $100 to win $900) | Houston -3000 (bet $3,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Temple +19.5 (-105) | Houston -19.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 131.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Temple at Houston picks and predictions

Prediction

Houston 72, Temple 55

Moneyline

PASS.

Houston at -3000 is a worthless bet. Even in a parlay, it will not add any form of value. It is best to just stay away from the line in this contest.

Against the spread

TEMPLE +19.5 (-105).

Houston is clearly a top team in the country, but it’s because of an elite defense, not an elite offense.

While other teams win with a fast-paced offense, Houston slows games down to a snail’s pace to slowly drain its opponents. This means a lack of points and a lack of big spreads covering. That will be the case here as Houston will keep Temple at an arm’s length. They will not win by 20, but the Cougars will win by double-digits and be happy.

Also, Temple is 8-0 ATS in its last 8 Sunday games.

Over/Under

UNDER 131.5 (-110).

In its last 7 games after an ATS win, Temple is 6-1 to the Under. The Under is also 6-1 in the Owls last 7 road games overall. This, along with the No. 1 ranked Houston defense, will allow this game to hit the Under of 131.5.

This number is far too high. If it stays above 127.5, take the Under here.

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