College basketball betting interest will be high on Wednesday when the Owls of Temple hit the hard court against the Mustangs of Southern Methodist.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Southern Methodist Mustangs in this one found them listed as -11.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Owls was expected to move the line.
Temple Owls vs Southern Methodist Mustangs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 12-3 and 7-3 ATS Southern Methodist Mustangs will face the 9-6 Temple Owls, who own a 8-4-1 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Southern Methodist Mustangs are 3-7 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Temple Owls are 8-5.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 27-ranked Southern Methodist Mustangs and the No. 146-rated Temple Owls in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Temple is ranked No. 179 in NCAA basketball at 36.07 per game. Contrast that with Southern Methodist's No. 18 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Southern Methodist is the No. 170-ranked team in the country at 7.07 per game, while Temple rates No. 78 at 8.47 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Temple was crushed on Saturday, getting blown out by Central Florida and falling by a 77-53 score at CFE Arena.
The battle between the Mustangs and Pirates didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as East Carolina was handed a 75-44 defeat on Saturday at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Temple home to East Carolina, Saturday, January 7th
Southern Methodist at South Florida, Saturday, January 7th