North Texas (13-4) vs Temple (12-6)
January 22, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: North Texas -9.5 — Over/Under: 134.5
In this article, we will formulate a Temple vs North Texas prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 22nd at The Super Pit in Denton, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Temple Owls Betting Preview
The Temple Owls are 12-6 (4-1) this year after they defeated Tulane by a score of 80-77 in their last game. Temple led 34-33 at halftime and they scored 46 points in the second half to get the win. The Owls shot 56.6% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 77.8% on free throws in the game. Jamal Mashburn Jr. led Temple with 32 points and four rebounds, while Shane Dezonie added 13 points and three rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Owls defeated Memphis by a score of 88-81 and Rice by a score of 73-70. Temple has won five of their last six games and they are tied for first in the loss column in the AAC standings. Temple has scored 79.5 points per game and they have allowed 74.7 points per game, while also averaging 38.2 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game this year. Jamal Mashburn Jr. is averaging 21.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Steve Settle III is averaging 11.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game this season. Temple is shooting 45.5% from the field, 72.2% on free throws, and 36.1% on three-pointers this year. Temple will face UTSA and Charlotte following this one.
North Texas Mean Green Betting Preview
The North Texas Mean Green are 13-4 (4-1) this season after they defeated UTSA by a score of 72-57 in their last game. North Texas led 40-18 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored 39-32 in the second half. The Mean Green shot 48.9% from the field, 47.4% on three-pointers, and 86.4% on free throws in the game. Atin Wright led North Texas with 22 points and four rebounds, while Brenen Lorient added 13 points and seven rebounds in the game.
Prior to that victory, the Mean Green defeated East Carolina by a score of 69-60 and Rice by a score of 81-59. North Texas has won seven of their last eight games, with their lone loss during that span coming against Memphis by four points. North Texas has scored 69.4 points per game and they have allowed 58.6 points per game, while also averaging 32.7 rebounds and 10.6 assists per game this season. Atin Wright is averaging 14.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game, while Brenen Lorient is averaging 12.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game this year. North Texas is shooting 45.2% from the field, 78.3% on free throws, and 37.4% on three-pointers this season.
Why North Texas will beat Temple
- North Texas has won each of its last nine games at The Super Pit against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why Temple will beat North Texas
- Temple has won nine of its last 11 games against the American Athletic Conference.
Temple vs North Texas Prediction
North Texas comes into this contest looking for their fourth win in a row and they will be at home for this game. The Mean Green are shooting 45.2% from the field and they are only scoring 69.4 points per game this year, but their defense continues to carry them. North Texas has allowed 58.6 points against per game this season and they have allowed 60 points or fewer in three straight. Temple has also won three games in a row and while they are scoring nearly 80 points per game, their defense is allowing 74.7 points per game. I do expect North Texas to get the win in this matchup, but I also think we are going to see some points, as Temple struggles to get stops. Take the over here.