Temple vs Boston College Picks and Prediction – 11/16/2024

The Temple Owls (3-0) will face the Boston College Eagles (1-1) in a non-conference showdown on November 15, 2024, at Silvio O. Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Get in on all the action with our free NCAAB picks.

Temple, led by head coach Adam Fisher, is off to a strong start this season with convincing wins over Monmouth, Sacred Heart, and Drexel. Guard Jamal Mashburn has been the team’s standout player, averaging an impressive 23.7 points per game, complemented by his contributions in rebounds and assists. Temple has excelled offensively, averaging 84.3 points per game and displaying a disciplined defense, holding opponents to an average of 68.3 points. The Owls’ rebounding strength, led by Steve Settle with 9 rebounds per game, has helped maintain their control on both ends of the court​.

Boston College, coached by Earl Grant, opened the season with a win over The Citadel but faced a setback in their next game against VCU. The Eagles’ offense is paced by guard Donald Hand, who averages 19.5 points and an impressive 9 rebounds per game. However, Boston College has been inconsistent, struggling with ball control, and allowing a high number of turnovers per game. Despite their defensive lapses, they have shown resilience in rebounding, averaging 36.5 boards, which they’ll need to leverage to compete with Temple’s physical style​.

There is some major talent on this Temple team and they will be fun to watch this year. Temple’s strong offensive execution and defensive stability make them our pick in this matchup. Final Score Prediction, if the Owls can maintain their low turnover rate and dominate the boards, they are likely to secure a close win, possibly around 78-72.