Fifth Third Arena will host Temple Owls vs Cincinnati Bearcats action on Wednesday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Cincinnati Bearcats as -14.5-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Temple Owls vs Cincinnati Bearcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 15-2 and 8-6-1 ATS Cincinnati Bearcats will face the 10-9 Temple Owls, who own a 9-7-1 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Cincinnati Bearcats are 7-8 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Temple Owls are 11-6.
The Bearcats - Owls odds would favor the Bearcats if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Cincinnati is rated No. 26 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Temple is at No. 152.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Cincinnati's No. 85 nationally ranked offense (77.06 points per game) against a Temple Owls defense that sits as the No. 127 at 71 PPG. The Cincinnati Bearcats have been averaging 47.45% from the field, more than the Owls have managed so far this season (41.13% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Temple suffered a 70-68 loss against Tulsa on Saturday, getting 25 points from Levan Shawn Alston Jr. in a losing effort at Liacouras Center.
Kyle Washington scored 16 points leading the Bearcats to a 55-46 victory over East Carolina at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Sunday.
Next Betting Matchups
Temple home to Memphis, Wednesday, January 25th
Cincinnati at Tulane, Saturday, January 21st