Drexel Dragons vs Temple Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Dragons and Owls. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Owls at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 141 points, and Temple is favored by -7 vs. Drexel.
DREXEL DRAGONS VS TEMPLE OWLS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Temple Owls -7
This game will be played at Liacouras Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.
WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Owls.
- Not only will Temple pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Dragons Pull the Upset on the Road?
Drexel’s season is off to a strong start after a 73-56 win over Colgate on Saturday. The Dragons, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points came in at 129, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.
Drexel took control early, leading 42-32 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the 2nd half, outscoring Colgate 31-24 to seal the win.
In their latest game, Drexel put up 73 points, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, thanks to hitting 13 of 30 from beyond the arc, good for 43.3%. They also connected on 80% of their free throws, going 12 for 15.
Kobe MaGee led the way, scoring 28 points in 31 minutes, shooting 83.3% overall and 75.0% from three, hitting 6 of 8 attempts. He also added 9 rebounds. Cole Hargrove contributed 15 points and 9 rebounds, making 3 of 7 from deep, while Jeff Woodward chipped in 14 points and 5 boards.
Despite Drexel’s efforts, they couldn’t hold their opponent under 60 points, allowing 56 on 42% shooting. The Dragons gave up 13 threes on 30 attempts, a 43% clip.
From the free-throw line, Drexel’s opponent went 12/15, hitting 80%. The Dragons also allowed 8 offensive rebounds.
Can the Owls Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Temple opened their season with a dominant 103-74 win over Monmouth on Friday. The Owls, favored by 6.5 points, not only secured the win but also covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 177, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.
Temple set the tone early, leading 54-33 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 49 points while allowing 41.
Temple’s offense exploded for 103 points in their last game, shooting 53.1% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.9%, with strong two-point shooting at 63.2%.
Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the way with 25 points, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc and shooting 66.7% overall. Babatunde Durodola was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6 in just 17 minutes of play.
Temple’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 53% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 24 made baskets on 38 attempts, a 63% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Temple’s opponents hit 10 of 26 shots, good for 38%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 25 free throws, a 78% success rate. Temple gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.