North Texas vs Temple Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

Temple head coach Adam Fisher reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the American Athletic Conference tournament against UAB, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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  • North Texas is a -5.5 point favorite vs Temple
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • North Texas / Temple TV channel: ESPN+

The North Texas Mean Green visit Liacouras Center to take on the Temple Owls on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EDT in Philadelphia, PA, USA.

North Texas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The North Texas vs. Temple Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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North Texas vs. Temple Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
North Texas-5.5 -115O 133.5 -110-250
Temple +5.5 -105U 133.5 -110+200

North Texas vs Temple Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Texas will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

North Texas vs Temple Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts North Texas will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • North Texas has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 32 games (+5.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • North Texas has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • North Texas has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+3.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • North Texas have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+3.40 Units / 20% ROI)
  • North Texas has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.05 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 35 games (+16.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 35 games (+14.00 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+5.45 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 35 games (+4.66 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Temple have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)

North Texas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Texas has a 14-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.85 Units / 2.87% ROI).

  • 21-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.3 Units / 1.1% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Over for -1.25 Units / -4.22% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -4.37% ROI

Temple Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Temple has a 14-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI).

  • 15-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.3 Units / -0.46% ROI
  • 22-7 when betting the Over for +14.3 Units / 44.83% ROI
  • 7-22 when betting the Under for -17.2 Units / -53.92% ROI

North Texas Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Texas shot 38% from three (280/735) last season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

North Texas has averaged 68.4 points per game (1,985 points/29 games) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 75.3

North Texas averaged 11.0 assists per game (364 assists/33 games) last season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 13.2

North Texas had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (364 assists/ 366 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Temple Offensive Stats & Trends:

Temple averaged 1.15 points per shot (2,396 points/2,078 shots) last season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Temple shot 40% (824/2,078) last season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Temple had an eFG% of 47% last season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Temple has made 581 free throws this season — most among AAC Teams

North Texas Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Texas has allowed 61.6 points per game (3,817 points/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 73.0

North Texas has allowed 59.3 points per game (1,719 points/29 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 73.1

North Texas has averaged 7.7 steals per game (222 steals/29 games) this season — 3rd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

North Texas has 222 steals this season — 5th most among AAC Teams

Temple Defensive Stats & Trends:

Temple stole the ball 250 times last season — tied for 2nd most among AAC Teams

Temple averaged 7.4 steals per game (250 steals/34 games) last season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Temple has averaged 6.5 steals per game (195 steals/30 games) this season — 4th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Temple allowed an average of 1.27 points per shot (2,481 points/1,954 shots) last season — tied for 26th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23


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