Drexel Dragons vs Temple Owls Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Drexel vs Temple NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Philadelphia.

Drexel vs Temple Prediction

Betting on today's Dragons and Owls game? Catch the action at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Owls hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 141 points, and Temple is favored by -7 vs. Drexel.

Drexel vs. Temple Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Drexel Dragons at Temple Owls
Where: Philadelphia at Liacouras Center
Date: Tuesday, November 12th
Betting Odds TEMPL -7, DREXEL +238 | TEMPL -302 O/U 141

Dragons Preview: Will Drexel Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Drexel picked up a 73-56 win over Colgate on Saturday, November 9th. The Dragons were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only pulled off the upset at home, they also covered the spread.

Drexel led 42-32 at halftime and continued to play strong defense in the 2nd half, allowing just 24 points while scoring 31. The game’s total points ended at 129, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.

Dragons Offense Breakdown

Drexel put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. They connected on 43.3% of their threes, hitting 13 of 30 attempts, and were 80% from the free-throw line.

Kobe MaGee led the way with 28 points, shooting 83.3% overall and 75% from deep, hitting 6 of 8 threes. He also added 9 rebounds in 31 minutes of action.

Dragons Team Defense

Despite Drexel's defensive efforts, they allowed 56 points on 42% shooting from the field. The Dragons gave up 13 three-pointers, with their opponent hitting 43% from beyond the arc.

From the free-throw line, Drexel's opponent shot 80%, converting 12 of 15 attempts. The Dragons also conceded 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Owls Preview: Can the Owls Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Temple Owls Recent Game/Games

Temple opened their season with a dominant 103-74 win over Monmouth on Friday. Playing at home, the Owls entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 177, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.

Temple took control early, leading 54-33 at halftime. They continued to push the pace in the 2nd half, scoring 49 points while allowing 41.

Owls Offense Breakdown

Temple's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 103 points with a 53.1% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 60.9%, thanks in part to their 63.2% shooting on two-pointers and 38.5% from beyond the arc, where they hit 10 threes.

Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the way, scoring 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting, including 3-of-4 from deep. Babatunde Durodola was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6 in just 17 minutes of play.

Owls Team Defense

Temple's defense struggled, giving up 74 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Owls allowed 34 made field goals on 64 attempts.

Inside the arc, Temple's defense allowed 63% shooting, with 24 made two-pointers on 38 attempts. From three-point range, they gave up 10 threes on 26 attempts, a 38% clip.

Dragons vs Owls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Dragons have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 3-7 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 70 points per game in these contests.
The Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Dragons have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Owls have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.