The La Salle Explorers will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Owls in Temple at Liacouras Center on Friday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Temple Owls in this one found them listed as -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 Explorers was expected to move the line.
La Salle Explorers vs Temple Owls Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the La Salle Explorers have watched them go 9-22 and 10-17-1 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Temple Owls are at 21-12 and 18-14 ATS. In totals betting, the Temple Owls are 17-15, while the La Salle Explorers have a 14-14 mark.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 94 (Temple) and the No. 268 (La Salle) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Temple's No. 207-ranked offense, averaging 68.7 PPG, against a Explorers defense that ranks No. 178 at 73.52 PPG. The Owls field goal percentage has averaged 40.67% so far, more than the Explorers marksmen have achieved on the year, 40.42% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Explorers endured a 78-63 loss at the hands of the Wildcats on Thursday, despite a 23-point effort from Jordan Price at Barclays Center.
Temple got 26 points from Quenton DeCosey on the way to a 72-70 loss against Iowa on Friday at Barclays Center.
Next Betting Matchups
La Salle home to Delaware, Tuesday, November 15th
Temple at New Hampshire, Monday, November 14th