The Temple Owls (3-4) and La Salle Explorers (3-3) clash in Philadelphia Tuesday with tip at The Palestra set for 6 p.m. ET.' Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Temple vs. La Salle odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Owls-Explorers contest marks the front half of a Big 5 doubleheader at The Palestra. Philly neighbors Saint Joseph’s and Penn will play the nightcap.
Temple covered as a -9 favorite in its last game as the Owls got 25 points from G Khalif Battle in a 73-61 win over Drexel. Battle has averaged 23.0 points per game in the team’s last 4 games. Temple went 2-2 straight-up and 2-2 against the spread (ATS) in those 4 games.
La Salle is 1-2 with 3 ATS losses in its last 3 games. The Explorers are coming off a 65-62 win over Binghamton Saturday, but shooting woes have plagued the team in recent games. La'Salle has shot just 39.4% from the field in the last 4 games.