Monmouth Hawks vs Temple Owls Matchup

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

Monmouth vs Temple Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hawks versus the Owls? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and Temple is favored by -3 at home against Monmouth.

Monmouth vs. Temple Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Monmouth Hawks at Temple Owls
Where: Trenton at CURE Insurance Arena
Date: Friday, November 8th
Betting Odds TEMPL -3, MONM +122 | TEMPL -149 O/U 148.5

Hawks Preview: Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?

Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games

Monmouth faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they went on the road to play Michigan State. The Hawks were +19.5 point underdogs going into the game and ended up losing 81-57, failing to cover the spread.

Monmouth trailed 38-27 at halftime and allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30. The total points for the game were 138, just under the O/U line of 142.5.

Hawks Offense Breakdown

Monmouth's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 27.9% from the field and 26.5% on two-point attempts. They connected on 8 of 27 three-pointers, hitting 29.6% from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 34.4%.

Despite their shooting woes, the Hawks were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 15 of 16 (93.8%). Jaden Akins led the way with 23 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field, while Abdi Bashir Jr. added 20 points, though he shot just 31.8% overall and 27.3% from three.

Hawks Team Defense

Monmouth's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 49% from the field. The Hawks had a tough time defending inside, where they allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 27 of 43 shots.

From beyond the arc, Monmouth's defense held the other team to just 16% shooting, as they went 3 for 18 on threes. However, the Hawks sent the opposition to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 attempts, shooting 66%.

Owls Preview: Can the Owls Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Temple Owls Recent Game/Games

Temple opened their season with an 81-70 win over Sacred Heart on Monday. The Owls were -13.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 151, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.

Temple led 37-36 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Sacred Heart 44-34.

Owls Offense Breakdown

Temple's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They hit 11 threes at a 47.8% clip and went 16/32 on two-point attempts, while also making 16 of 23 free throws.

Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 7 from deep and shooting 62.5% overall. Tanner Thomas added 22 points, and Steve Settle III contributed 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.

Owls Team Defense

Temple's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 70 points on 49% shooting from the field. They gave up 16 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 50% success rate for their opponent.

From beyond the arc, Temple's opponent hit 11 of 23 threes, shooting 47%. The Owls also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws, a 69% rate. Temple allowed 7 offensive rebounds.

Hawks vs Owls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Hawks last three road games, the team averaged 67 points per game while allowing 78. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
Across the Owls last ten home games, the team averaged 70 points per game while allowing 70. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 8-2, while going 6-4 straight-up.
As the betting underdog, the Hawks have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Monmouth posted a straight up mark of 0-5 in these matchups.
Against the spread, the Owls have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.