Temple vs Massachusetts Picks and Prediction – 11/23/2024

On Saturday, the Temple Owls (3-1) face off against the Massachusetts Minutemen (1-3) in the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-off Tournament at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Massachusetts comes into this matchup on a three-game losing streak and has dropped three of their first four games of the season. In a closely contested overtime battle against Hofstra, the Massachusetts Minutemen fell short with a final score of 75-71. Despite the defeat, Jaylen Curry delivered a standout performance, contributing 22 points to the team’s efforts. This season, Rahsool Diggins has emerged as the top scorer for the Minutemen, averaging an impressive 16.8 points per game. Following him, Jaylen Curry also shines as a key offensive player, boasting an average of 14.5 points per game. In addition to his scoring prowess, Curry has proven to be a crucial playmaker, leading the team in assists with an average of 7.8 assists per game this season. On the boards, Malek Abdelgowad stands out as Massachusetts' rebounding leader, pulling down an average of 6.5 rebounds per game. As the Minutemen strive to end their current losing streak, they are eager to secure their second victory of the season. As a team, they are averaging 77.3 points per game, showcasing their offensive potential.

Temple enters this game on a one-game losing streak, but has won three of their first four games of the season. In a closely contested game against Boston College, the Temple Owls fell short with a final score of 72-69, despite the impressive efforts of Jamal Mashburn Jr., who netted 23 points for the team. Throughout this season, Mashburn Jr. has emerged as Temple's primary scoring threat, averaging an impressive 23.5 points per game. Following him in scoring is Steve Settle III, who has contributed with an average of 13.3 points per game while also making his mark as the team's leading rebounder, grabbing an average of 8.8 boards per outing. Mashburn Jr. also facilitates the offense, leading the squad with an average of 2.5 assists per game. As the Owls look to break their current losing streak, they aim to secure their fourth victory of the season. Overall, Temple has shown offensive potential, averaging 80.5 points per game, showcasing their ability to score effectively when on their game. The team is eager to turn things around and regain momentum in the coming games.

Temple has made an impressive entrance to the new season, securing victories in three out of their first four games. Last year, they performed well in neutral site matchups, clinching six wins out of ten played in those environments. Meanwhile, Massachusetts is eager to improve their record and is aiming to achieve their second win of the current season. Final Score Prediction, Temple Owls win 72-71.