The college hoops wagering menu features a clash between Temple and Maryland on Saturday, with the host Owls trying to win and cover the NCAAB point spread.

The Owls are 12-5 so far on the season, and 8-9 ATS vs. the number. The Terrapins, meanwhile, are 12-5 and 5-7-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Temple go 12-5 and the Terrapins go 6-6-1 on the totals.



View Maryland vs Temple Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
If you're backing the visitors in this one, you'll find the Terrapins listed as 9-point underdogs

Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Owls, most recently No. 82 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Terrapins, who rate No. 157 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 74-72 victory for the Owls.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Temple's No. 62 nationally ranked offense (74.4 points per game) against a Terrapins defense that sits as the No. 214 at 68.4 PPG. The Owls have been averaging 45.9% from the field, more than the Terrapins have managed so far this season (43.3% on average).

Defensively, Maryland features the nation's No. 258-rated defense on the road, allowing 74 points per game. Temple, meanwhile, comes in at No. 56 nationally in scoring at home.

Maryland lost its last outing, an 84-70 result against Florida State on January 17. They failed to cover in that game as a 11.5-point underdog. Maryland got 27 points from Terrell Stoglin on the way to an 84-70 loss against Florida State on Tuesday at Tucker Center.

Last time out for Temple, they were a 76-70 Sportsbook as they battled La Salle at home. They covered in the match as a 5-point favorite. Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson scored 19 points leading the Owls to a 76-70 victory over La Salle at Liacouras Center on Wednesday.


Maryland Terrapins Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Duke are 10-0
After playing Florida State are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

Temple Owls Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Charlotte are 3-7
After playing La Salle are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few Terrapins at Owls trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Maryland's last 9 games on the road
Maryland is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Maryland is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Temple is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Temple's last 9 games at home
Temple is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Temple's last 23 games


Next up:
Maryland home to Duke, Wednesday, January 25
Temple at Charlotte, Wednesday, January 25