The California Golden Bears (1-2) challenge the Temple Owls (4-1) in the Legends Classic at Barclays Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 5:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
California Golden Bears vs. Temple Owls Free Prediction
In the Golden Bears’ last matchup, they were defeated by the St. John’s Red Storm, 82-79. St. John’s’ 23.1 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over California, who had a mark of 12.5. The Red Storm’s mark was above their season average of 21.2, while the Golden Bears’ was below their season average of 23.9. California’s Justice Sueing had a solid outing, finishing with 19 points and nine rebounds.
The Owls lost to the VCU Rams in their last contest, 57-51. VCU’s 0.521 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Temple, who had a mark of 0.355. The Rams’ mark was above their season average of 0.462, while the Owls’ was below their season average of 0.494. Nate Pierre-Louis had a good performance for Temple, leading the team in scoring with 11 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
The offensive glass could be a major edge for California in this battle. Dating back to last season, the Golden Bears rank 41st in offensive rebounding percentage (33.8 percent), while Temple ranks 293rd in defensive rebounding percentage (68.9 percent).
California Golden Bears vs. Temple Owls Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Temple ranks 113th in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while California ranks 320th (16.0).
The Golden Bears rank 26th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Owls rank 171st (3.2).
Temple ranks 147th in assists allowed per game (13.1) while California ranks 291st (15.7).
The Golden Bears rank 165th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0) while the Owls rank 269th (37.5).
Temple averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 60th in the country. California ranks 125th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
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