The Temple Owls will look to improve on a 5-2 record on Saturday when they host the Pennsylvania Quakers in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Liacouras Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Pennsylvania Quakers before tip-off in this one found them as 9-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
Pennsylvania Quakers vs Temple Owls Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Temple Owls battles the Pennsylvania Quakers, currently sitting with a 2-3 mark (1-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 5-1 for the Temple Owls and 1-1 for the Pennsylvania Quakers.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Temple Owls rated this week at No. 62 and the Pennsylvania Quakers sitting at No. 236.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Temple's No. 78-ranked scoring average of 78.86 PPG, against a Pennsylvania Quakers defense rated No. 103 and allowing 68.2 PPG. The Temple Owls FG% has averaged 44.75% to date this season, more than the Pennsylvania Quakers shooters have managed so far (43.4% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Pennsylvania was run off the court by the Wildcats on Tuesday as Villanova routed them 82-57 at Palestra.
Next Betting Matchups
Pennsylvania home to Lafayette, Wednesday, December 7th
Temple at George Washington, Wednesday, December 7th