Pick details
| MATCHUP | Charleston Cougars | Temple Owls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-0 | 1-1 |
| Spread | +1.5 -125 | -1.5 105 |
| Moneyline | -105 | -115 |
| Total | Over 155.5 (-112) | Under 155.5 (-108) |
| Where | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA | |
| When | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Charleston vs Temple Prediction
In this Charleston vs Temple Prediction, Temple is coming as -1.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in the previous games as Temple lost by 16 points and scored just 53, while on the flip side, Charleston has been undefeated so far this season but has played against inferior competition, so their stats are completely inflated and unsustainable. The Owls have been good defensively, holding their opponents into just 67.5 points per game and have good defensive stats, ranking on the top-100 of the entire country in blocks and steals and I expect them to get the job done at home against Charleston. Take Temple on the moneyline at home in this one.
Temple Owls Preview
The Temple Owls have a 1-1 overall record and a 1-0 home record and a 0-1 neutral record. They are coming off a 53-79 neutral loss against Richmond and will face La Salle and Middle Tennessee next.
Offensively, they are averaging 60.5 points per game (ranking 341st in the nation), while allowing 67.5 points per game defensively (ranking 130th in the nation) and have a 88.6 offensive rating (ranking 330th) and a 98.9 defensive rating (ranking 183rd). The Owls are shooting 38.1% from the field (ranking 326th) and 24.2% from beyond the arc (ranking 334th), while allowing their opponents to shoot with 42.9% from the field (ranking 210th) and 40.5% from the 3-point range (ranking 333rd). They are shooting with a 64.5% from the free-throw line (ranking 262nd). They are grabbing 36 rebounds per game (ranking 230th) and allow 38.5 rebounds per game off their opponents (267th), while averaging 12.5 assists per game (ranking 262nd) and allowing their opponents to dish 18 assists per game (321st). They average 6 blocks per game (ranking 37th) and 9.5 steals per game (ranking 92nd), while committing 13 turnovers per game (ranking 194th) and forcing their opponents into 12.5 turnovers per game (ranking 222nd).
Cam Scott and Jordan Marsh lead Temple in scoring, averaging 10 ppg each, with Scott shooting 66.7% from the field and Marsh shooting 36.4% from the field and adding a team-high 3 assists per game. Derrian Ford follows with 8 ppg on 31.3% shooting from the field. Baboucarr Njie leads the team in rebounds with 8 per game.
Charleston Cougars Preview
The Charleston Cougars have a 2-0 overall record and a 2-0 home record and a 0-0 road record. They are coming off a 112-66 home win against Newberry and will face South Carolina State and Drake next.
Offensively, they are averaging 111.5 points per game (ranking 5th in the nation), while allowing 60.5 points per game defensively (ranking 60th in the nation) and have a 138.1 offensive rating (ranking 7th) and a 74.9 defensive rating (ranking 24th). The Cougars are shooting 57.5% from the field (ranking 9th) and 32.8% from beyond the arc (ranking 191st), while allowing their opponents to shoot with 34.9% from the field (ranking 56th) and 26.3% from the 3-point range (ranking 81st). They are shooting with a 72% from the free-throw line (ranking 135th). They are grabbing 47 rebounds per game (ranking 33rd) and allow 33.5 rebounds per game off their opponents (151st), while averaging 24.5 assists per game (ranking 3rd) and allowing their opponents to dish 7 assists per game (6th). They average 5.5 blocks per game (ranking 51st) and 12.5 steals per game (ranking 19th), while committing 10 turnovers per game (ranking 61st) and forcing their opponents into 21 turnovers per game (ranking 11th).
Eli Ellis leads Charleston in scoring, averaging 15.5 ppg on 72.2% shooting from the field. Ben Bradford follows with 13 ppg on 56.3% shooting from the field. Tavari Johnson follows with 12 ppg on 47.4% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 4.5 assists per game. Braden Pierce leads the team in rebounds with 6 per game.
College of Charleston Cougars @ Temple Owls Betting Trends: November 11, 2026
Why the Temple Owls will win
- Temple has won each of its last 13 night games against non-Conference opponents at Liacouras Center.
Why the College of Charleston Cougars will win
- College of Charleston has won each of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Temple has lost nine of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Temple’s last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
- Eight of College of Charleston’s last nine games against the American Conference have produced a total of 156+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Temple ranks T32nd among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.0).
- Temple ranks T47th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (61.5%).
- College of Charleston ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (80.0).
- College of Charleston ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (111.5).
Nick Lagouretos's Pick: Temple ML
