Temple vs Florida State Prediction 11-22-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Temple vs Florida State prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 22nd at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Florida State Seminoles Betting Preview

The Florida State Seminoles are 4-1 this year after they defeated Hofstra by a score of 79-61 in their last game. Florida State led 32-23 at the half and they added 47 second-half points in the 18-point win. The Seminoles shot 45.6% from the field, 34.6% on three-pointers, and 78.3% on free throws in the game. Jamir Watkins led FSU with 17 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Seminoles lost to Florida by a score of 87-74 but did win the three games to start the season. Florida State has scored 74.4 points per game and they have allowed 65.4 points per game, while also averaging 33 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game this season. Jamir Watkins is averaging 18.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.4 steals per game, while FSU is shooting 43% from the field, 67.9% on free throws, and 26.9% on three-pointers this year. 

Temple Owls Betting Preview

The Temple Owls are 3-1 this season after they lost to Boston College by a score of 72-69 in their last game. Temple trailed 46-41 at the half, but they did win the second half by a total of 28-26 in the loss. The Owls shot 42.4% from the field, 44.4% on three-pointers, and 61.1% on free throws in the game. Jamal Mashburn Jr. led Temple with 23 points and four assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Owls defeated Drexel, Monmouth, and Sacred Heart to start the season. Temple has scored 80.5 points per game and they have allowed 69.3 points per game, while also averaging 36.8 rebounds and 11 assists per game this season. Jamal Mashburn Jr. is averaging 23.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Temple is shooting 46.8% from the field, 70.2% on free throws, and 41.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Florida State will beat Temple

• Florida State has won each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Temple has lost seven of its last eight day games against non-conference opponents.
• Temple has lost the first half in 11 of its last 12 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Temple vs Florida State Prediction 

Florida State comes into this matchup after a nice bounce-back win against Hofstra last time out, but they are shooting just 43% from the field this year. The Seminoles did lose by 13 points against Florida two games ago and they are only averaging 33 rebounds per game. Temple just lost to BC by three points in their last game, with all three of their wins coming against lesser teams. The Owls do have a higher shooting percentage than FSU, but I think Florida State’s defense will be the difference. Take Florida State to cover the number here.