Charlotte 49ers vs Temple Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/29/25
Planning on watching today’s 49ers and Owls game? Catch the action at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Owls hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this American Athletic conference game currently have Temple as the -9.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.
CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS TEMPLE OWLS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Temple Owls -9.5
This game will be played at Liacouras Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 29th.
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 -9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the 49ers Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Charlotte 49ers Recent Game/Games
Charlotte improved to 7-12 on the season with a 69-61 win over South Florida on Wednesday. The 49ers were +2 underdogs heading into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.
Charlotte led 37-36 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the second half, holding the Bulls to just 25 points while scoring 32 of their own. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.
Charlotte’s offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 21 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.9%, and they connected on 53.8% of their two-point attempts, going 14 for 26 inside the arc.
The 49ers were strong at the free-throw line, making 23 of 30 attempts for 76.7%. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Nik Graves led the team with 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Kylan Blackmon added 15 points, hitting 3 of 7 from three-point range.
Charlotte’s defense held their opponent to 61 points, allowing them to shoot 42% from the field on 20 of 47 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposing team made 53% of their shots, going 14 for 26.
From beyond the three-point line, Charlotte’s defense limited their opponent to 28% shooting, with 6 made threes on 21 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 23 free throws for 76%.
Can the Owls Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Temple Owls Recent Game/Games
Temple fell to 11-8 on the season after an 88-79 loss to UTSA on Saturday. The Owls, who were -2.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 167, surpassing the O/U line of 157.5.
Temple trailed 43-35 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 44 points while allowing 45.
Temple’s offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field and 50.9% in effective field goal percentage. They connected on 54.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.8% (5/18) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they made 68.6%, going 24/35.
Raekwon Horton, Primo Spears, and Jamal Mashburn Jr. each scored 20 points, with Spears hitting 4 threes at 40% shooting. Marcus Millender and Steve Settle III added 18 points, with Millender perfect from deep (2/2) and Monsanto hitting 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency. Temple recorded 13 offensive rebounds and 9 assists as a team.
Temple’s defense struggled, giving up 88 points on 53% shooting. They allowed 28 field goals on 52 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Temple gave up 14 threes on 25 attempts, a 56% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 21 times, where they made 18 free throws.