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Temple vs Buffalo Prediction 12-29-24 College Basketball Picks

Buffalo (5-6) vs. Temple (7-5)
December 29, 2024 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Temple -14.5; Over/Under: +149.5
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In this article we will formulate a Temple vs Buffalo prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 29th at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Temple Owls Betting Preview

The Temple Owls are 7-5 this year after they lost to Rhode Island by a score of 85-79 in their last game. Temple led 36-35 at halftime, but they allowed 50 points in the second half for the loss. The Owls shot 45.3% from the field, 39.1% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Steve Settle III led Temple with 18 points and eight rebounds in the game. 


Prior to that loss, the Owls won three games in a row against Davidson, Hofstra, and a non D-1 team. Temple has scored 77.4 points per game and they have allowed 73.4 points against per game, while also averaging 37.2 rebounds and 10.9 assists per game this season. Jamal Mashburn Jr. is averaging 20.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Temple is shooting 44.5% from the field, 71.7% on free throws, and 32.7% on three pointers this year. 

Buffalo Bulls Betting Preview

The Buffalo Bulls are 5-6 this season after they lost to Georgia by a score of 100-49 in their last game. Buffalo trailed 56-19 at halftime and allowed 44 more points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Bulls shot 34% from the field, 21.1% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Tyson Dunn led Buffalo with nine points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Bulls lost to St. Bonaventure by a score of 65-55, but did beat a non D-1 team before that. Buffalo has scored 73.6 points per game and they have allowed 80.2 points against per game, while also averaging 35.1 rebounds and 14 assists per game this season. Ryan Sabol is averaging 16.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Buffalo is shooting 44.6% from the field, 69.6% on free throws, and 30.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why Temple will beat Buffalo

  • The home team has won each of Buffalo’s last seven games.
  • Buffalo has lost 13 of its last 14 day games.
  • Buffalo has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 day games against non-Conference opponents.

Why Buffalo will beat Temple

  • Temple has lost 10 of its last 13 day games against non-Conference opponents.
  • Temple has lost the first half in each of its last four day games at Liacouras Center.

Temple vs Buffalo Prediction 

Temple comes into this contest after winning three of their last four games and they will be at home for this game. The Owls are allowing over 73 points against per game on defense, but they have held their opponents to 61 points or fewer in two of their last three. Buffalo has lost their last three games against D-1 opponents and they are allowing over 80 points against per game on defense. Neither team has played very strong defense this season, so I will take the over here. 

David Racey's Free Pick: Over 149.5

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David Racey

David started writing about sports in 2015, but sports has been his passion for as long as he can remember. David spends most of his free time watching pretty much anything sports related from Baseball to Tennis and everything in between. David likes to analyze statistics and recent results to form an unbiased opinion on whatever game he is breaking down. Follow David on Twitter at @itsyerboi41

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