The Temple Owls and La Salle Explorers meet on Saturday in college basketball action at the Imperial Arena. Here’s a La Salle vs Temple Prediction. This article will include a La Salle vs Temple Pick.
Temple Owls Betting Preview
The Temple Owls lost to Florida State, beat UMASS, and they play Hofstra, Davidson, and Rhode Island next. The Temple Owls are averaging 79.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 72.5 points on 39.7 percent shooting. Jamal Mashburn Jr. is averaging 23.3 points and 2.2 rebounds, while Steve Settle III is averaging 13.2 points and 7.2 rebounds. Zion Stanford is the third double-digit scorer and Jameel Brown is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Temple Owls are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 68.4 percent from the free throw line. The Temple Owls are allowing 27.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
La Salle Explorers Betting Preview
The La Salle Explorers beat Stetson, lost to UC San Diego, and they play Northeastern, North Carolina, and Fairleigh Dickinson next. The La Salle Explorers are averaging 79 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 71.7 points on 42 percent shooting. Corey McKeithan is averaging 17.7 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Jahlil White is averaging 12.6 points and 6.1 rebounds. Daeshon Shepherd is the third double-digit scorer and Andrés Marrero is grabbing 2 rebounds. The La Salle Explorers are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.3 percent from the free throw line. The La Salle Explorers are allowing 31 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Temple Owls will win
- La Salle has lost each of its last six games against the American Athletic Conference.
- Temple has won eight of its last nine games against La Salle.
- La Salle has lost the first half in each of its last four day games against the American Athletic Conference.
La Salle vs Temple Prediction
I know the Temple Owls are a far cry from what they used to be, but this is a more than winnable game. The La Salle Explorers have had issues defensively as of late, and we’ve seen them lose twice in the underdog role. Temple will have the best player on the floor and has the offensive horses to take advantage of a spotty La Salle defense. Temple is also coming off its best game of the season. I’ll grab the points with the Owls.