Memphis vs. Temple prediction, odds, line: 2022 college basketball picks, Feb. 24 best bets from proven model
After scoring 80 or more points four times during a six-game winning streak, the Memphis Tigers produced only 57 on Sunday in a setback at SMU that ended the run of success. Memphis (15-9, 9-5 American) hopes to regain its offensive touch when it hosts the Temple Owls (15-9, 9-5) for an American Athletic Conference contest on Thursday. The Tigers were just 6-for-21 from beyond the arc in their 16-point loss against the Mustangs and went to the free-throw line only five times, missing four of their attempts.
Tip-off from the FedEx Forum is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Tigers are 12-point favorites in the latest Memphis vs. Temple odds at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 137.5. Before making any Temple vs. Memphis picks, be sure to check out the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Memphis vs. Temple, and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Temple vs. Memphis.
- Memphis vs. Temple spread: Tigers -12
- Memphis vs. Temple over-under: 137.5 points
- Memphis vs. Temple money line: Tigers -800, Owls +550
- MEM: The Tigers are 5-1 against the spread in their last six games
- TEM: The Owls are 7-1 ATS in their last eight contests as underdogs
Why Memphis can cover
The Tigers have been receiving solid offensive contributions of late from Lester Quinones, who led the team with 13 points on Sunday. It was the sixth consecutive double-digit scoring performance by the junior guard, a stretch during which he's averaging 12.7 points. Quinones' accuracy from 3-point range seems to coincide with Memphis' overall success as he has shot 40 percent from beyond the arc (28-of-70) in the team's 15 victories and just 25.7 percent (9-of-35) in its nine losses.
Tyler Harris also has played a role for the Tigers with his long-distance shooting as the team is 6-3 when the senior guard converts at least three of his 3-point attempts. Jalen Duren has been reaching double figures on a regular basis as well, as he hit the mark for the seventh consecutive time when he scored 11 points against SMU. The freshman center has recorded three double-doubles during his streak and fell one rebound shy of the achievement on two other occasions.
Why Temple can cover
The Owls received a huge contribution from their bench in their win over the Bearcats as the three reserves who saw action combined for 35 points. Zach Hicks was Temple's leading scorer with 16 points after going 5-of-8 from the floor and 4-of-5 from beyond the arc. The freshman forward tops the Owls with 46 3-pointers and has recorded 40 of them over his last 13 contests.
Hicks and Sage Tolbert III, who also came off the bench, shared the team lead against Cincinnati with seven rebounds apiece. Damian Dunn, another reserve on Sunday, returned from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury and scored 15 points. The freshman guard is Temple's leading scorer with an average of 15.5 points and has reached double figures in 19 of his 22 games this season.
How to make Temple vs. Memphis picks
SportsLine's model is leaning under on the total, projecting 135 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits over 50 percent of the time. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
