Temple vs East Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 28

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East Carolina's RJ Felton (3) is defended by Houston's Tramon Mark, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 28, 2024, 10:57 AM
  • East Carolina (9-9) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Temple (6-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Temple / East Carolina TV channel: ESPN2

The Temple Owls (6-11) visit Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum to take on the East Carolina Pirates (9-9) on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Greenville, NC.

East Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The Temple vs. East Carolina Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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Temple vs. East Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Temple+6.5 -105O 135.5 -110+230
East Carolina -6.5 -115U 135.5 -110-300

Temple vs East Carolina Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts East Carolina will win this college basketball game with 73.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Temple vs East Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Temple will cover the spread with 53.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Temple has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.35 Units / 8% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.35 Units / 26% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • East Carolina have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 31 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)

Temple Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Temple has a 8-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3 Units / -14.35% ROI).

  • 6-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.15 Units / -48.33% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Over for -3 Units / -14.32% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Under for +1.25 Units / 6% ROI

East Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

East Carolina has a 9-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.9 Units / -4.31% ROI).

  • 8-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.1 Units / -24.62% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Over for -6.15 Units / -29.5% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Under for +4.3 Units / 20.53% ROI

Temple Offensive Stats & Trends:

Temple has averaged 1.12 points per shot (1,409 points/1,256 shots) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Temple is shooting 38% (477/1,256) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Temple is shooting 30% from three (170/561) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Temple has an eFG% of 45% this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

East Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

East Carolina is shooting 69% from the free throw line (289/420) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%

East Carolina has a TS% of 44% since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

East Carolina has averaged 12.5 offensive rebounds per game (660 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

East Carolina is shooting 42% (491/1,157) this season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Temple Defensive Stats & Trends:

Temple has averaged 7.8 steals per game (157 steals/20 games) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Temple has 157 steals this season — tied for 4th most among AAC Teams

Temple has forced 13.4 turnovers per game (268 turnovers/20 games) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Temple has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (513/1,169) this season — 4th highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 42%

East Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

East Carolina has averaged 8.0 steals per game (161 steals/20 games) this season — 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

East Carolina has averaged 8.0 steals per game (161 steals/20 games) this season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.3

East Carolina has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (143/472) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

East Carolina has 161 steals this season — 3rd most among AAC Teams


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