Temple Owls Vs Cincinnati Bearcats: NCAAB Betting Pick and Predictions

The teams that are currently ranked in NCAA basketball know that their easier early season schedule is about to come to an end. Some of the lower ranked teams will fall when conference play begins, which is why it is so important to rack up the wins early. The #22 ranked Cincinnati Bearcats will host the Temple Owls at the Fifth Third Arena on Tuesday, December 29, with the tip-off set for 3 PM EST on ESPN2.

How to bet Temple Owls vs Cincinnati Bearcats

If you like to put your money on what would be considered to be relatively safe bets, then you would probably want to pad your stats by taking the Bearcats straight up. If you like a little bit of a risk, then you might look at the Owls to cover, or perhaps put some money on the OVER/UNDER. You can make an informed decision once the NCAAB betting odds for this game go live here at Xbet.ag, so be sure to check back in closer to game time.

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Why bet on the Temple Owls

The Temple Owls come into this one with a 5-5 record, but only have on win on the road this season, or 2 if you count the victory they had in a neutral site game. They have had no less than 3 games against ranked opposition so far, and they lost all 3. From a betting standpoint, it should be noted that they covered in 2 of those 3 games. Overall, they are 4-4-0 ATS. The OVER has been a solid pick in Temple games this season, as it has gone 5-2-1 so far, with the OVER going 2-0-1 in games versus ranked opponents. The Owls are averaging 70.7 PPG, and are giving up the exact same number.

Why bet on the Cincinnati Bearcats

The 10-3 Cincinnati Bearcats are going to feel as though they have something to prove after a heartbreaking 81-79 loss to #11 ranked Iowa State in their last game. That was the third loss on the season for the Bearcats, and their second to a ranked opponent. Cincinnati are just 3-6-0 ATS this season, and are 1-3-0 ATS at home. They have only covered once in their last 7 attempts. The UNDER has come up in 6 of the 9 games where that bet was available this season, which somewhat goes against what Temple have been doing so far. Cincinnati is averaging 78.2 PPG, and are giving up 61.1 PPG.

Expert Pick and Final Score Prediction

This should be a home win for the Bearcats, but I am not entirely convinced that they will win it going away. I expect a bit of a closer game here, with the Owls keeping it close all the way. Temple Owls 62 Cincinnati Bearcats 70