Tuesday's collegiate basketball game at the Barclays Center features a matchup between the Richmond Spiders and the Temple Owls.
The Spiders hope to raise their record to .500. The Owls are aiming for a third victory. The Owls' season has had an up-and-down start, as they now sit with a 2-3 record. Despite having a 2-3 record going into this game, the Spiders' losses have been tight.
Richmond vs Temple Betting Odds
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Richmond vs Temple Match Details
Fixture: Spiders at Owls
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 22 at 9:00 PM ET
Venue: Barclays Center, NYC
Richmond vs Temple Key Stats
The Spiders have scored 70.2 points on average while shooting 42.7 percent from the field and have surrendered 65 points while shooting 38.3 percent. While Jason Nelson averages 12.8 points and three rebounds, Tyler Burton averages 19 points and 8.5 rebounds.
Isaiah Bigelow is the team's third double-digit scorer, with Matt Grace pulling down four rebounds. The Spiders' field goal percentage is 33.3 percent, and their free throw percentage is 69 percent. The Spiders are grabbing 36 rebounds per game while allowing 24.8 percent three-point shooting.
The Owls score 74.4 points on 42.2 percent of their shots while surrendering 74.6 points on 46% of their shots. Khalif Battle averages 15.8 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Damian Dunn averages 24 points and 3.5 rebounds. Jamille Reynolds is the third player in double figures, with Zach Hicks pulling down 4.5 rebounds.
The Owls' field goal percentage is 32.8 percent, while their free throw percentage is 80.9 percent. The Owls are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game while allowing 27.8 percent three-point shooting.
Richmond vs Temple Betting Prediction
The Spiders have suffered some difficult losses, but after playing in overtime the previous night, they now get to play their second game in a back-to-back. Since the 14th, the Spiders have played in two overtime games.
Although the Owls aren't usually attractive, they can be physically aggressive and prey on weaker opponents. Dunn, who averages 24 points per game, is having a tremendous season and will easily win this game. The fact that the Owls will pick up the tempo in this situation will make a difference in whether the Owls succeed or fail. Contrary to the spread, back Temple.
Pick: Owls +1.5 (-114)
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