Temple vs Cincinnati Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

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  • Cincinnati (18-10) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Temple (15-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN2

The Temple Owls (15-13) visit Fifth Third Arena to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats (18-10) on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Temple vs. Cincinnati Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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Temple vs. Cincinnati Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Temple+8.5 -115O 139.5 -105+290
Cincinnati -8.5 -105U 139.5 -115-375

Temple vs Cincinnati Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Cincinnati will win this game with 66.2% confidence.

Temple vs Cincinnati Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Cincinnati will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Temple and Cincinnati, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Temple has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 23 away games (+20.25 Units / 71% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 24 away games (+14.60 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Temple have covered the Spread in 29 of their last 49 games (+9.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 23 games (+5.75 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Temple have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 21 away games (+5.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 games (+14.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.90 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Cincinnati have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 14 games at home (+9.80 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Cincinnati have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 21 games (+8.35 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+7.50 Units / 8% ROI)

Temple Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Temple has gone 15-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+2.9 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 15-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.4 Units / -19.29% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -0.97% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -7.79% ROI

Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cincinnati has gone 18-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+8.1 Units / 27.23% ROI).

  • 15-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.1 Units / -0.98% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Over for +0.75 Units / 2.52% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units / -11.47% ROI

Temple Offensive Stats & Trends:

Temple has averaged 13.8 turnovers per game (318 turnovers/23 games) this season — 36th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Temple has a 38% free throw rate (1,110 free throw attempts/2,915 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 32%

Temple is shooting 31% from three (369/1,181) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Temple is shooting 32% from three (174/553) this season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (362 assists/ 245 TOs) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Cincinnati has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (362 assists/ 245 TOs) this season — tied for best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Cincinnati has made 207 three-pointers this season — most among AAC Teams

Cincinnati has attempted 1,458 shots this season — most among AAC Teams

Temple Defensive Stats & Trends:

Temple has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (603 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Temple has averaged 6.0 steals per game (311 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Temple has averaged 5.0 steals per game (115 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Temple has averaged 5.0 steals per game (115 steals/23 games) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (605 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Cincinnati has averaged 6.0 steals per game (139 steals/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Cincinnati has averaged 6.2 steals per game (348 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Cincinnati has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (566/1,349) this season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%


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