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Temple vs Belmont Odds & 2019 March Madness Betting Prediction.

Temple vs Belmont Odds & 2019 March Madness Betting Prediction

Written by on March 19, 2019

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Temple vs Belmont is scheduled on Tuesday for the right to face sixth-seeded Maryland in the round of 64 in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Temple saw their AAC tournament end when they lost to Wichita State, 80-74, despite entering that game as a 1 ½-point favorite. Shizz Alston Jr led the Owls with 20 points and three assists, and Ernest Aflakpui scored 16 points and led all players with 19 boards. Belmont received an at-large bid to the tournament despite losing in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament to Murray State, 77-65, in the tournament final. We have your NCAAB Betting preview for this play-in as well as our wagering suggestions.

Temple vs Belmont Odds & 2019 March Madness Betting Prediction

  • When: Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 9:10 pm ET
  • Where: University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, OH
  • TV: TruTV
  • Radio: TuneIn/NCAAB
  • Live Stream: ESPN+
  • 2019 March Madness Odds: Temple +3 (155.5)

Why should you bet on Belmont?

Belmont has had a terrific offense this season, but that offense ran into trouble against Murray State, as Dylan Windler led the Bruins with just 17 points. He did pull down 12 rebounds and dish out five assists in the loss. Kevin McClain also made it into double figures, scoring 14 points and grabbing seven rebounds and handing out four assists. Grayson Murphy was the other Bruin in double figures, scoring 10 points and handing out four assists. Belmont has covered in 12 of their last 17 games outside the Ohio Valley Conference but has covered just twice in their last seven NCAA tournament games and twice in their last seven games played at a neutral site. Belmont enters as the favorite on the strength of their offensive prowess on the season. Temple did beat Houston during the AAC conference schedule, one of just two teams to stop the Cougars, but Temple also had some troubling losses, including a rout at the hands of Tulsa.

Why should you put your money on the Owls?

Temple has pulled off a few big victories this season, none bigger than that aforementioned win over Houston. The Owls have also rebounded from losses well this season, covering in seven of their last eight games coming after a loss to the spread. They play well away from home in tournament settings, covering in 14 of their last 20 games at a neutral site. However, outside the American, they have struggled as of late, covering in just one of their last five non-conference contests. If you like Temple, then you will see them pulling off the win against a Belmont team that can move the ball in a hurry. The Owls could not even beat Ivy League for Penn in the Philadelphia Big 5 competition during nonconference play, and some of the losses they have taken this season — including that AAC tournament loss to Wichita State — should give bettors pause about the Owls in this one.

Temple vs Belmont 2019 March Madness Betting Trends

  • Temple is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Temple’s last 6 games
  • Belmont is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games
  • Belmont is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games

Expert Pick & Final Score Prediction for Temple vs Belmont

Belmont has been on many college basketball observers’ short lists with respect to making it into the Big Dance from one of the mid-major conferences, thanks to that dynamic offense. The fact that Murray State was able to slow it down in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament final means that a team like Temple might be able to do so as well, but Belmont has the talent and the system to hang with a team like the Owls as well. Given the fact that Temple may be less motivated in a play-in situation than a mid-major team like Belmont, I like the Bruins to pick up the win and advance to face Maryland. I predict a final score of Belmont 76 – Temple 70.
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