The Missouri Tigers (3-2) square off with the Temple Owls (5-1) at Mizzou Arena. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
Temple Owls at Missouri Tigers Betting Prediction
In the Owls’ last outing, they beat the California Golden Bears, 76-59. The Owls held the Golden Bears to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.9 (below their season average of 21.1). The Golden Bears also had a turnover percentage of 21.5 (above their season average of 16.9). Shizz Alston Jr. was a key piece for Temple with 15 points and 10 assists.
The Tigers were beaten by the No. 12 Kansas State Wildcats in their last game, 82-67. Kansas State’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Missouri. The Wildcats had a rate of 12.9 (stronger than their season average of 14.9), while the Tigers posted a mark of 19.9. With 24 points on 7-for-15 shooting, Jordan Geist was the top scorer from either team.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams battle. Missouri ranks 320th in possessions per game (66.7) and Temple is 261st (68.2) since last season. Additionally, the Owls rank 32nd in turnover percentage (16.3 percent), while the Tigers rank 311th in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.6 percent).
Temple Owls vs. Missouri Tigers ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Missouri, ATS Winner – Temple, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Missouri ranks 44th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while Temple ranks 137th (13.0).
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