Jan 14, 2025; Wichita, Kansas, USA; Charlotte 49ers guard Ben Bradford (3) drives to the basket around Wichita State Shockers guard Xavier Bell (1) during the first half  at Charles Koch Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
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Temple vs Charlotte Prediction 12/30/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP Temple Owls Charlotte 49ers
Team Records 8-5 6-7
Spread +1.5 -125 -1.5 105
Moneyline +100 -120
Total Over 142.5 (-115) Under 142.5 (-105)
Where Halton Arena, Charlotte, NC
When Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Time 07:00 PM EST
TV ESPN+

The Temple Owls and Charlotte 49ers meet Tuesday in the college basketball action at the Halton Arena. Here’s a Temple vs Charlotte Prediction. This article will include a Temple vs Charlotte Pick.

Temple Owls Betting Preview


The Temple Owls beat Davidson and Princeton, and they play UTSA next. Temple has won 4 straight games.

The Temple Owls are averaging 77.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 71.5 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Derrian Ford is averaging 17.8 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Aiden Tobiason is averaging 15.1 points and 3.2 rebounds. Jordan Mason is the third double-digit scorer and Gavin Griffiths is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Temple Owls are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The Temple Owls are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.9 rebounds per game.

Charlotte 49ers Betting Preview


The Charlotte 49ers beat Lafayette and UIC, and they play Wichita State next. Charlotte has split its last 8 games.

The Charlotte 49ers are averaging 78.2 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 77.9 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Ben Bradford is averaging 14.5 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Anton Bonke is averaging 10.5 points and 8.8 rebounds. Dezayne Mingo is dishing 3.7 assists and Damoni Harrison is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Charlotte 49ers are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 69.1 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte 49ers are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Charlotte 49ers will win

  • Temple has lost six of its last seven road games against the American Conference.
  • Charlotte has won 26 of its last 31 night games at Halton Arena.

Why the Temple Owls will win

  • Charlotte has lost eight of its last nine night games against the American Conference.
  • Temple has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Temple has won the first half in each of its last three games against the American Conference.

Total Points Facts

  • Twelve of Temple’s last 13 games against the American Conference have produced a total of 144+ points.
  • Each of Charlotte’s last four night games against the American Conference at Halton Arena have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Charlotte ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.6).
  • Charlotte ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (54.5).
  • Temple ranks T21st among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.1).
  • Temple ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (66.5%).

Temple vs Charlotte Prediction


Temple has won 4 straight games, but the defensive effort comes and goes, and the Owls are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games. Charlotte has played its best ball at home this season and has the offensive firepower to give Temple fits. Also, Charlotte is 3-0 ATS as a favorite this month, winning those games by an average of 14.3 points. Charlotte is 4-2 ATS as a favorite this season overall. Charlotte has done a good job this season of winning the games it’s supposed to win. At home, I’ll lay the small chalk with the 49ers.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Charlotte -1.5

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