- SMU (10-5) is a -13.5 point favorite vs Temple (6-9)
- Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
- Temple / SMU TV channel: ESPN+
The Temple Owls (6-9) visit Moody Coliseum to take on the SMU Mustangs (10-5) on Jan. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Dallas, TX.
SMU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-105).
The Temple vs. SMU Over/Under is 138.5 total points.
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Temple vs. SMU Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Temple | +13.5 -115 | O 138.5 -110 | +650 |
| SMU | -13.5 -105 | U 138.5 -110 | -1000 |
Temple vs SMU Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts SMU will win this college basketball game with 92.4% 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 55.6% confidence for today’s game.
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Temple Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Temple has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 14 away games (+6.65 Units / 38% ROI)
- Temple has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.25 Units / 16% ROI)
- Temple has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.35 Units / 8% ROI)
- Temple have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 29 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
SMU Basketball Best Bets Today:
- SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.45 Units / 9% ROI)
- SMU have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.45 Units / 19% ROI)
- SMU has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.65 Units / 11% ROI)
- SMU have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 29 games (+2.90 Units / 9% ROI)
- SMU has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.75 Units / 2% ROI)
Temple Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Temple has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -100% ROI).
- 6-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.5 Units / -100% ROI
- 6-9 when betting the Over for -3.9 Units / 86.96% ROI
- 9-6 when betting the Under for +2.35 Units / -100% ROI
SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
SMU has a 10-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.6 Units / -100% ROI).
- 9-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.25 Units / -100% ROI
- 4-11 when betting the Over for -8.1 Units / 86.96% ROI
- 11-4 when betting the Under for +6.6 Units / -100% ROI
Temple Offensive Stats & Trends:
Temple is shooting 38% (405/1,068) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Temple has a TS% of 43% this season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Temple has averaged 1.13 points per shot (1,210 points/1,068 shots) this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Temple has averaged 10.9 assists per game (186 assists/17 games) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 13.3
SMU Offensive Stats & Trends:
SMU has averaged 1.18 points per shot (3,441 points/2,904 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
SMU has averaged 1.18 points per shot (3,441 points/2,904 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.25
SMU has an eFG% of 49% since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
SMU has a 27% free throw rate (270 free throw attempts/985 field goal attempts) this season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 35%
Temple Defensive Stats & Trends:
Temple has 133 steals this season — tied for 5th most among AAC Teams
Temple has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (1,254/2,894) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 42%
Temple has forced 13.5 turnovers per game (230 turnovers/17 games) this season — 4th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 12.7
Temple has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (444/1,013) this season — tied for 3rd highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 42%
SMU Defensive Stats & Trends:
SMU has allowed an average of 1.05 points per shot (989 points/938 shots) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.18
SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 37% (344/938) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 42%
SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (88/344) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 32%
SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 25% from three (27/107) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%
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