Temple vs Nevada Prediction Basketball Picks 12-21-23
Temple Owls (6-4) vs Nevada Wolf Pack (9-1)
2023-12-21 15:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Temple Owls +8.5 -- Over/Under: 147.5
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The Nevada Wolf Pack look to build on their 9-1 record. The Temple Owls need a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Nevada Wolf Pack vs Temple Owls prediction.
Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Preview
The Nevada Wolf Pack rebounded from a loss to Drake with wins over Weber State and Hawaii. The Nevada Wolf Pack are averaging 78.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 64.7 points on 39.5 percent shooting. Jarod Lucas is averaging 16.1 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Kenan Blackshear is averaging 15.8 points and 5.6 rebounds. Nick Davidson is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Coleman is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Nevada Wolf Pack are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The Nevada Wolf Pack are allowing 30.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game.
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Temple Owls Betting Preview
The Temple Owls lost to Saint Joes and VCU this month, while beating Albany. The Temple Owls are averaging 78.7 points on 40.2 percent shooting and allowing 74 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Hysier Miller is averaging 18.2 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Jahlil White is averaging 14 points and 8.6 rebounds. Jordan Riley is the third double-digit scorer and Matteo Picarelli is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Temple Owls are shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free throw line. The Temple Owls are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game.
Nevada Wolf Pack vs Temple Owls prediction
The Nevada Wolf Pack have been the much better team with the better offense, and they’re 7-3 ATS on the season. The Temple Owls don’t have the same defense they’ve had years ago, and they’ve allowed 80 plus points in 2 of their last 5 games. I just don’t have much faith with Temple against good teams. Give me Nevada and the reasonable chalk, especially with them being a good covering team.