Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Temple vs La Salle NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Philadelphia.
Temple vs La Salle Prediction
Betting on 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 vs. La Salle Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Temple Owls at La Salle Explorers
- Where: Philadelphia at John Glaser Arena
- Date: Saturday, November 30th
- Betting Odds LASAL -1, TEMPL -106 | LASAL -115 O/U 151
Owls Preview: Can the Owls Offense Score Enough in Philadelphia?
Temple picked up an 87-80 win over UMass on Saturday, November 23rd, covering the spread as +2 point underdogs. The Owls’ win came on the road, and the total points of 167 went over the pre-game line of 147.5.
Temple led 43-36 at halftime and matched UMass point-for-point in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 44 points after the break.
Owls Offense Breakdown
Temple put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field. They connected on just 5 of 17 three-point attempts, hitting 29.4% from deep, while their two-point shooting was much stronger at 54.8%.
Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 2 of 4 from beyond the arc. Daniel Hankins-Sanford added 15 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall. The Owls also got 12 points each from Steve Settle III, Quante Berry, Elijah Muhammad, and Shahid Muhammad.
Owls Team Defense
Temple's defense gave up 80 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team hitting 20 of 37 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Temple held the other team to 21% shooting, as they connected on just 5 of 23 three-point attempts. The Owls also sent the opposing team to the line 48 times, where they made 37 free throws, shooting 77%. Temple gave up 13 offensive rebounds.
Explorers Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Explorers?
La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games
La Salle picked up a 92-77 win over Stetson on Saturday, November 23rd. The Explorers were -11.5 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.
After trailing 41-40 at halftime, La Salle turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Stetson 52-36. The Explorers’ strong 2nd half performance was key to their win and covering the spread.
Explorers Offense Breakdown
La Salle 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 also converted 76.2% of their free throws, going 16 for 21.
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. The Explorers grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists in the win.
Explorers Team Defense
La Salle's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, hitting 27 of their 64 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 20 of 45 shots, good for 44% shooting.
From three-point range, La Salle allowed 7 made threes on 19 attempts, a 36% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 88% clip. La Salle gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Owls vs Explorers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five games away from home, the Owls have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 73 points per game in this stretch.
- Across the Explorers last ten home games, the team averaged 69 points per game while allowing 72. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 3-7 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Owls have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Explorers have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.
Temple vs La Salle Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: La Salle -1 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.