Memphis vs. Temple Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – January 16
Published 6:28 pm Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Thursday’s game features the No. 18 Memphis Tigers (13-3, 3-0 AAC) and the Temple Owls (10-6, 2-1 AAC) clashing at Liacouras Center (on January 16) at 7:00 PM ET. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in an 80-71 victory for Memphis.
According to our computer prediction, Memphis should cover the point spread, which is currently listed at 8.5. The two sides are projected to come in below the 154.5 total.
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Memphis vs. Temple Game Info & Odds
- Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV: ESPN2
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- Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Venue: Liacouras Center
- Line: Memphis -8.5
- Point total: 154.5
- Moneyline (to win): Memphis -360, Temple +280
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Memphis vs. Temple Score Prediction
- Prediction:
Memphis 80, Temple 71
Spread & Total Prediction for Memphis vs. Temple
- Pick ATS: Memphis (-8.5)
- Pick OU: Under (154.5)
Memphis’ record against the spread this season is 9-7-0, and Temple’s is 7-8-0. A total of eight out of the Tigers’ games this season have hit the over, and 10 of the Owls’ games have gone over. The two teams score an average of 157.7 points per game, 3.2 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the last 10 games, Memphis is 3-7 against the spread and 7-3 overall while Temple has gone 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall.
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Memphis Performance Insights
- The Tigers average 78.8 points per game (89th in college basketball) while giving up 73.6 per contest (244th in college basketball). They have a +82 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 5.2 points per game.
- The 32.7 rebounds per game Memphis averages rank 185th in the country. Its opponents collect 31.9 per outing.
- Memphis connects on 7.9 three-pointers per game (168th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.4 on average.
- The Tigers put up 97.0 points per 100 possessions (156th in college basketball), while giving up 90.7 points per 100 possessions (162nd in college basketball).
- Memphis has committed 1.4 more turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 14.3 (341st in college basketball action) while forcing 12.9 (97th in college basketball).
Temple Performance Insights
- The Owls put up 78.9 points per game (86th in college basketball) while giving up 74.2 per outing (262nd in college basketball). They have a +76 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 4.7 points per game.
- The 33.6 rebounds per game Temple accumulates rank 127th in college basketball. Their opponents pull down 34.1.
- Temple makes 7.0 three-pointers per game (252nd in college basketball) at a 35.8% rate (85th in college basketball), compared to the 7.6 its opponents make, shooting 31.8% from deep.
- Temple and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Owls commit 10.7 per game (106th in college basketball) and force 11.5 (212th in college basketball).
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