Temple vs UTSA Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Temple vs UTSA Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 25th, at the UTSA Convocation Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Owls’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Roadrunners’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Temple

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UTSA

-Recent betting trends in games played between Temple and UTSA

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Owls and Roadrunners. 

Can Temple Bounce Back?

Temple in the last game faced off against North Texas in the last game and they didn’t play well enough. Temple scored 67 points while the defense gave up 76 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down one, but in the second half they gave up 49 points and that was the difference. Quante Berry had a strong game putting up 24 points and three rebounds. There are three different players that put up at least 16 points. 

Overall this season Temple sits with a 12-7 record overall and they have gone 9-9 against the spread. Temple is averaging 78.87 points while their defense is giving up 74.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 82nd in the league while the defense is ranked 271st. They are averaging 18.74 free throws per game which is 8th best in the league. Jamal Mashburn Jr has been the top player averaging 21.1 points while shooting 42.3 percent from the field and 441.9 percent from behind the three-point line. Temple will take on Charlotte and East Carolina after this game.

Why Temple Will Beat UTSA

• UTSA has lost eight of its last nine day games at UTSA Convocation Center following a road loss.
• Temple has won each of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• UTSA has lost the first half in three of its last four day games against the American Athletic Conference.

UTSA is Struggling

UTSA is struggling heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against North Texas, they lost 72-57 and in the last game against UAB, they ended up losing 81-78. Primo Speers had a strong game putting up 27 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. There were four different players that put up at least 12 points. The offense was good, but the defense left a whole lot to be desired. 

UTSA sits with an 8-10 record overall and they have gone 7-9 against the spread. UTSA is averaging 78.8 points while their defense is giving up 78.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 84th in the league while the defense is ranked 330th. They can really score, but the defense has left some to be desired. Primo Speers is averaging 21.1 points while shooting 41.9 percent from the field. UTSA will face FAU, North Texas, and Tulane following this one.

Why UTSA Will Beat Temple

• UTSA has won three of its last four day games at UTSA Convocation Center.
• Temple has lost the first half in 11 of its last 14 day games against Conference opponents.

Temple vs UTSA Prediction

Tempe and UTSA are both going to have no issue running up the score here and that is going to be the difference here. Temple is averaging 78.8 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. UTSA is averaging 78.8 points per game, while their defense is going to 78.6 points per game. Both teams are running up the score here and the over will cash with ease.