Houston Cougars vs Temple Owls 2/5/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The #3 Houston Cougars will go against the Temple Owls in NCAAB action in Liacouras Center, PA, on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at 6:00 PM ET.
Houston is one of the few teams considered the favorites to win the championship this year following a few successful tournament campaigns in recent years.
They are currently ranked as the best team in the nation by KenPom. If the season ended today, according to Bracketology, they would be the top seed in the NCAA tournament.
Since losing to Temple, the Cougars won all three of their matches. The most recent was a road victory over Wichita State with a 70-61 score.
They had to make a late run, but they succeeded thanks to a stifling defense. Each of the five starters scored at least ten points, and guard Jamal Shead contributed seven assists.
Houston is one of the toughest teams to score against because they play at one of the slowest tempos in the league. At 35.3%, they permit the second-lowest shooting percentage in the country.
They rank third in the nation this season in terms of points allowed per game (55.2) and three-point shooting defense (26.3%). All of those figures outperform the AAC.
Due to their tempo, Houston’s offense only averages 75.2 points per game, yet the Cougars’ offense is one of the best in college basketball.
They hit 47.0% of their shots, ranking 55th overall and second in the AAC. They are third in the conference in three-point accuracy with 35.7%.
- The Houston Cougars are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 matches.
- The total went OVER in 8 of Houston’s last 12 matches.
- The Houston Cougars are 12-1 SU in their last 13 matches.
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Houston Cougars vs Temple Owls Predictions 2/5/2023
Although the final three contests were close, Temple prevailed in each to extend their winning streak to four matches. They defeated UCF 77-70 in overtime in their most recent game while shooting 45.6% from the field.
Khalif Battle was outstanding with 26 points and 7 rebounds to lead the squad in the victory.
The defense of Temple allows 68.1 points per game and allows opponents to shoot 41.7%. This year, both figures are fifth in the conference.
They restrict opponents to 30.7% three-point shooting, ranking third in the AAC and 46th nationally. The Owls’ 69.4 points per game offense rank eighth in the AAC.
They shoot poorly, making only 42.1% of field goals and 31.5% of three-point attempts. These results place them tenth and eighth, respectively, in the conference.
- The Temple Owls are 5-1 SU in their last 6 matches.
- The total went UNDER in 4 of Temple’s last 5 matches against Houston.
- The Temple Owls are 13-5 SU in their last 18 matches at home.
#3 Houston Cougars vs Temple Owls. The NCAAB pick for this game is the #3 Houston Cougars. Houston won’t perform as well as they did a few weeks ago.
Their defense played as they typically do, but their offense was dreadful in an unexpected way. They shot 11-21 from the line in a one-point defeat.
Even the best teams occasionally have down nights, and the Cougars were no exception. There is no reason to anticipate another one against the same squad, particularly given how they performed in the wake of the defeat.
Houston is undoubtedly a better team than Temple and will be determined to avenge a home loss when they were ranked first. The #3 Houston Cougars will win to a predicted score of 72-60.
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Houston Cougars vs Temple Owls 2/5/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NCAAB Starting Time: 6:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Liacouras Center, PA
Date: Sunday, February 5, 2023
TV: ESP2
NCAAB Odds: Houston Cougars -10.5
NCAAB Totals: 131.5