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The VCU Rams will take on the Temple Owls in an interconference matchup on Saturday afternoon.
The Rams are 5-2 for the season and would love to repeat their seasoned feat of winning the A-10 conference once again. The Owls are 4-4 for the season and currently sit in eighth spot in the AAC.
They defeated the La Salle Explorers in their most recent game and managed to cover the spread as five-point favorites. The Rams defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores in their last game and managed to cover the spread as two-point favorites.
VCU vs Temple Betting Odds
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VCU vs Temple Match Details
Fixture: VCU Rams at Temple Owls
Date and Time: Saturday, December 3 at 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
VCU vs Temple Key Stats
The Rams enter this meeting with a 5-2 record as they start off their final five games before joining the Atlantic 10. The Rams have won two straight games after losing to Memphis by 15 points and dropping to 3-2. In their most recent victory, the Rams defeated Vanderbilt, an SEC opponent, to earn a significant non-conference victory.
With 61 points per game allowed, the Rams average just under 65 points per contest. While their rivals shoot 41% from the field and 30% from the three-point line, they only shoot 40% from the field and 30% from the three-point line. They have been outrebounded by 35 to 33 thus far this season. This season, they have a 0-1 away record and a 1-1 record in neutral venues.
It will be the third time in four games that the Owls, who were formerly members of the Atlantic 10, play against a former league rival. The Owls, who were playing La Salle of the A-10 in a Big 5 doubleheader, fell behind early but eventually pulled away to win 67-51.
This season, the Owls average 70 points while giving up slightly over 68. The overall field goal percentage for the Owls is 44%, while that of their opponents is also 44%. While limiting their opponents to 30% three-point shooting, the Owls shoot 36% from that distance. The Owls are only slightly ahead of their opponents in rebounding with a 35 rebounds per game average.
VCU vs Temple Betting Prediction
The Temple Owls are ranked 98th in the nation, while the VCU Rams are ranked 96th. Both teams have been modestly successful offensively, and neither one has a strong rebounding squad. Ultimately, this game will come down to the Rams' ability to force turnovers and their effective defense, which is rated 31st in the nation.
Pick: Rams +2.5 (-110)
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