Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Wednesday when the Connecticut Huskies try to run the Temple Owls off the court at Gampel Pavilion in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Connecticut Huskies betting line as -2.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Temple Owls vs Connecticut Huskies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Connecticut Huskies sit at 6-9 (3-9 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Temple Owls are currently 10-7 (9-5-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Connecticut is 3-8 OU, and Temple is 10-5 OU.
The Huskies - Owls odds would favor the Owls if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Connecticut is rated No. 211 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Temple is at No. 152.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Connecticut's No. 100-rated squad against Temple's No. 184-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Connecticut rates No. 213 in the country with 6.2 per game, while their foes tonight, the Temple Owls rank No. 82 nationally with 8.41 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Owls got 19 points from Daniel Dingle as Temple ran past East Carolina 81-62 on Saturday at Liacouras Center.
Connecticut earned a 64-49 victory over Central Florida on Sunday, getting 17 points from Rodney Purvis at XL Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Temple home to Tulsa, Saturday, January 14th
Connecticut at Georgetown University, Saturday, January 14th