Temple vs SMU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 14

SMU head coach Rob Lanier during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Houston.
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  • SMU (14-15) is a -12.5 point favorite vs Temple (14-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Temple / SMU TV channel: ESPNU

The Temple Owls (14-15) visit Dickies Arena to take on the SMU Mustangs (14-15) on Mar. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EDT in Fort Worth, TX.

SMU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-105).

The Temple vs. SMU Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Temple vs. SMU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Temple+12.5 -115O 141.5 -110+600
SMU -12.5 -105U 141.5 -110-900

Temple vs SMU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts SMU will win this college basketball game with 87.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Temple vs SMU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts SMU will cover the spread with 52.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Temple has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 26 games (+9.95 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the Moneyline in their last 3 away games (+6.55 Units / 218% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.75 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Temple has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.30 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Temple have covered the Spread in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 24 games (+6.05 Units / 8% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 85% ROI)
  • SMU have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 24 games (+3.50 Units / 13% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Team Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.80 Units / 48% ROI)

Temple Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Temple has a 16-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 1.76% ROI).

  • 11-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.95 Units / -31.81% ROI
  • 15-15 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -4.39% ROI
  • 15-15 when betting the Under for -1.45 Units / -4.26% ROI

SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

SMU has a 14-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.45 Units / -4.39% ROI).

  • 18-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.7 Units / -5.36% ROI
  • 13-17 when betting the Over for -5.65 Units / -17.12% ROI
  • 17-13 when betting the Under for +2.75 Units / 8.33% ROI

Temple Offensive Stats & Trends:

Temple is shooting 38% (578/1,510) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Temple has averaged 1.13 points per shot (1,700 points/1,510 shots) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Temple is shooting 30% from three (200/672) this season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Temple is shooting 41% (1,332/3,284) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

SMU Offensive Stats & Trends:

SMU has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (386 assists/ 275 TOs) this season — tied for best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

SMU has averaged 13.7 offensive rebounds per game (329 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

SMU is shooting 68% from the free throw line (709/1,043) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%

SMU has averaged 16.1 assists per game (386 assists/24 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 13.2

Temple Defensive Stats & Trends:

Temple has averaged 6.1 steals per game (344 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Temple has 185 steals this season — 4th most among AAC Teams

Temple has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (1,423/3,271) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Temple has allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (4,018 points/3,271 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

SMU Defensive Stats & Trends:

SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 25% from three (27/107) this season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (552/1,407) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

SMU has averaged 7.8 steals per game (435 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

SMU has allowed an average of 1.10 points per shot (1,550 points/1,407 shots) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20


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