Ole Miss Rebels vs Temple Owls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/23

Looking to win big? The Rebels and Owls face off at 3:30 ET on ESPN+. The Owls are hosting the game at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA. The Rebels are favored in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 137 points.

OLE MISS REBELS VS TEMPLE OWLS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Temple Owls +3.5

This game will be played at Liacouras Center at 3:30 ET on Wednesday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-64 in favor of the Owls.
• Not only will Temple pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.

Will the Rebels Win in Philadelphia?

After four games played, Ole Miss comes in with a perfect 4-0 record. In their previous three road games, which includes last year, Ole Miss is 1-2 on the road. Heading into their matchup vs. Temple, Ole Miss holds an ATS record of 0-4. Over their last ten games, which includes results from the previous season, Ole Miss is 3-7 vs. the spread.

In four games, Ole Miss comes in with an over/under mark of 1-3-0, with their games averaging 135.8 points per game. When looking at the Rebels’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 71 points per game.

In their latest game, Ole Miss offense put up 70 points against Sam Houston State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43.5% and made 3 threes. Allen Flanigan is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 18.8 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Matthew Murrell brings a PPG average of 15 into the game.

This season, the Ole Miss defense has been impressive, holding the 52nd position in the country while permitting an average of 64.8 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.2 threes per game vs. Temple. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.2%.

Will the Owls Come Through as Home Underdogs?

Heading into their 5th game of the season, Temple holds a 3-1 record. Over their last ten games played at home, including last year, Temple is 5-5. As of now, Temple has a 3-1 record against the spread heading into today’s game. When factoring in last season, Temple is 5-5 in their last ten games vs. the spread.

Up to this point, games involving Temple have had an average of 143.5 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 135.9 points. Their over/under record is 3-1-0. In the Owls’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 71 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 3-2.

In their previous game, the Owls’ offense finished with 73 points, which is right in line with their current average of 74.8 points per contest. Hysier Miller is leading the team in scoring at 20.8 points per contest. Matteo Picarelli has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13.8 going into the game.

At this time, the Owls’ defense is positioned 82nd in the country, permitting 68.8 points per game. In their previous game vs. Columbia, the Lions finished with a field goal percentage of 35% and a total of 78 points vs. Temple.