Pick details
| MATCHUP | Central Connecticut Blue Devils | Temple Owls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Spread | +15.5 -112 | -15.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +1100 | -2100 |
| Total | Over 143.5 (-105) | Under 143.5 (-115) |
| Where | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA | |
| When | Monday, November 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Central Connecticut vs Temple Prediction
Central Connecticut has quietly become a winning program under Sellers, but it’s going to take time to build this year’s team with so much roster turnover. As for Temple, the Owls are as talented as they’ve been in years. Temple has a chance to be in the thick of the AAC this season.
A bit of a look-ahead spot for Temple with Richmond on deck, but the talent should overcome through 40 minutes. There’s a gap between these teams. I’ll lay the chalk with the Owls on Monday night.
Central Connecticut Blue Devils Betting Preview
Central Connecticut won 18 games last season and enters year five under coach Patrick Sellers. Central Connecticut has won 53 games over the last three seasons.
Roddy Jones returns after averaging 4.3 points and 0.5 rebounds, while James Jones averaged 4.2 points and 5.6 rebounds. Ashton Reynolds averaged 2 rebounds per game, and Daniel James played in 352 minutes last season. Central Connecticut says goodbye to its top five scorers from last season, so this is a new-look team, to say the least. However, Sellers has turned Central Connecticut into an underrated winner, so there’s a trust factor here. It wasn’t that long ago Central Connecticut couldn’t win double-digit games. I wouldn’t write off the Blue Devils just yet.
Temple Owls Betting Preview
Temple won 16 games last season and enters year four under coach Adam Fisher. Temple hasn’t made the big dance since the 2018-19 season.
Derrian Ford returns after averaging 18.1 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Gavin Griffiths averaged 10.1 points and 4.9 rebounds. Cam Wallace averaged 0.5 assists per game, and Mohamed Keita played in 105 minutes last season. Temple returns its top player from last season and has two double-digit returning scorers overall. There are also key transfers in Jordan Marsh, Deuce Drake, Dez White, and Baboucarr Njie. It’s been a while since Temple has been relevant, but there’s legit potential here. Temple should be in the thick of the American this season.
Why the Temple Owls will win
- Temple has won 13 of its last 14 games against non-Conference opponents at Liacouras Center.
- Central Connecticut has lost three of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.
- Central Connecticut has lost the first half in three of its last four road night games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Central Connecticut Blue Devils will win
- Temple has lost eight of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Central Connecticut has won five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Thirteen of Temple’s last 15 night games at Liacouras Center have produced a total of 144+ points.
- Five of Central Connecticut’s last six road games have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Temple ranked 33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game last season (5.3).
- Temple ranked 48th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game last season (6.6).
- Central Connecticut ranked 30th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage last season (76.9%).
- Central Connecticut ranked 30th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game last season (11.6).
Randy Chambers's Pick: Temple -15.5
