Temple Owls vs La Salle Explorers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Planning on watching today’s Owls and Explorers game? Catch the action at John Glaser Arena in Philadelphia, PA, as the Explorers hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have La Salle as the -1 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 151 points.
TEMPLE OWLS VS LA SALLE EXPLORERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: La Salle Explorers -1
This game will be played at John Glaser Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Explorers.
- Not only will La Salle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will Temple Make it Happen on the Road?
Temple picked up an 87-80 road win over UMass on Saturday, November 23rd. The Owls entered the game as +2 point underdogs but not only pulled off the win, they also covered the spread.
Temple led 43-36 at halftime and matched UMass point-for-point in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 44 points. The total points for the game hit 167, going over the pre-game O/U line of 147.5.
Temple put up 87 points in their latest game, shooting 47.5% from the field. They hit just 29.4% from three-point range, connecting on 5 of 17 attempts, while their two-point shooting was a solid 54.8% (23/42).
The Owls struggled with ball movement, recording only 5 assists, but they grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 2 of 4 from deep, while Daniel Hankins-Sanford added 15 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor.
Temple’s defense gave up 80 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 41% from the field. They were effective in limiting three-point damage, as the opponent shot just 5/23 from deep, a 21% success rate.
Inside the arc, Temple’s defense struggled, with the opponent hitting 54% of their two-point attempts (20/37). They also sent the other team to the line 48 times, where they converted 77% of their free throws.
Do the Explorers Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games
The Explorers picked up a 92-77 win over Stetson on Saturday, November 23rd. La Salle, who entered the game as -11.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.
After trailing 41-40 at halftime, La Salle turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Stetson 52-36. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.
La Salle’s offense put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 47.8% from the field and hitting 47.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 21 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.1%, and they added 16 points from the free-throw line, shooting 76.2% from the stripe.
Corey McKeithan led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes, while Mehki Ellison added 20 points, shooting 4 of 7 from deep. La Salle grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, with Mac Etienne pulling down 9 boards and shooting 83.3% from the field.
La Salle’s defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 64 attempts.
From two-point range, the other team shot 44%, hitting 20 of 45 shots. From beyond the arc, they made 7 of 19 threes, shooting 36%. La Salle also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 88%.