Temple looks to cover the Owls-Terrapins pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 12-5 mark when they host Maryland in college basketball action.

Supporters of the Terrapins have watched them go 12-5 and 5-7-1 ATS on the year, while the Owls are at 12-5 and 8-9 ATS. In totals betting, the Owls are 12-5, while the Terrapins have a 6-6-1 mark.



View Maryland vs Temple Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
If you're going with the Owls in this one, they're listed as 9-point favorites on the NCAAB betting menu for Monday's contest.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Owls - Terrapins odds would favor the Owls if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Temple is rated No. 82 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Maryland is at No. 157. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 74-72 win for the Owls.



How They Match Up:
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Terrapins rank No. 83 in NCAA Division 1 with 36.9 per game. That compares with Temple’s No. 175 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Temple is college basketball's No. 94-ranked team at 7.1 per game, while the Terrapins rate No. 265 with 5.1 per game.

Defensively, Maryland features the nation's No. 258-rated defense on the road, allowing 74 points per game. Temple, meanwhile, comes in at No. 56 nationally in scoring at home.

Maryland lost its last outing, an 84-70 result against Florida State on January 17. They failed to cover in that game as a 11.5-point underdog. Maryland got 27 points from Terrell Stoglin on the way to an 84-70 loss against Florida State on Tuesday at Tucker Center.

Last time out for Temple, they were a 76-70 Sportsbook as they battled La Salle at home. They covered in the match as a 5-point favorite. Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson scored 19 points leading the Owls to a 76-70 victory over La Salle at Liacouras Center on Wednesday.


Maryland Terrapins Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Duke are 10-0
After playing Florida State are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

Temple Owls Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Charlotte are 3-7
After playing La Salle are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few Terrapins at Owls trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Maryland's last 9 games on the road
Maryland is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Maryland is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Temple is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Temple's last 9 games at home
Temple is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Temple's last 23 games


Next up:
Maryland home to Duke, Wednesday, January 25
Temple at Charlotte, Wednesday, January 25