The Temple Owls and Villanova Wildcats meet Monday in the college basketball action at the Finneran Pavilion. Here’s a Villanova vs Temple Prediction. This article will include a Villanova vs Temple Pick.
Temple Owls Betting Preview
The Temple Owls beat Princeton, lost to Rhode Island, and they play Saint Francis next. Temple has split its last 6 games.
The Temple Owls are averaging 79.4 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 76.6 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Derrian Ford is averaging 16.6 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Aiden Tobiason is averaging 15.3 points and 3.1 rebounds. Jordan Mason is the third double-digit scorer and Gavin Griffiths is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Temple Owls are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 71.6 percent from the free throw line. The Temple Owls are allowing 38.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.7 rebounds per game.
Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview
The Villanova Wildcats beat La Salle and Old Dominion, and they play Michigan next. Villanova has won 5 straight games.
The Villanova Wildcats are averaging 83.3 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 68.8 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Bryce Lindsay is averaging 19 points and 3 rebounds, while Acaden Lewis is averaging 13.5 points and 3 rebounds. Matt Hodge is the third double-digit scorer and Tyler Perkins is dishing 2 assists. The Villanova Wildcats are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The Villanova Wildcats are allowing 41.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Villanova Wildcats will win
- Villanova has won each of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents at Finneran Pavilion.
- Temple has lost six of its last seven games against the Big East Conference.
- Villanova has won the first half in each of its last 15 games at Finneran Pavilion.
Why the Temple Owls will win
- Temple has won four of its last five night games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Villanova’s last nine games against the American Conference Conference have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
- Each of Temple’s last four games have produced a total of 154+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Villanova ranks T2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.5).
- Villanova ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (41.5%).
- Temple ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (8.4).
- Temple ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (11.1%).
Villanova vs Temple Prediction
This is a lot of points for a rivalry game so you can consider the points. However, Temple has had issues getting stops and has failed to cover each of its last 5 games. This Villanova offense should have a field day against Temple, with it being top-100 in field goal percentage and three-point percentage. I just don’t believe Temple can defend enough to hang around in this game. I’ll lay the points with Villanova at home.