Temple vs Rice Picks and Prediction – 1/11/2025

On Saturday, the Temple Owls (9-6) face off against the Rice Owls (11-5) at Tudor FieldHouse in Houston, Texas. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Rice comes into this matchup on a one-game losing streak, but has won three of their last five games. In a recent game against North Texas, the Owls were defeated with a significant margin, ending the matchup at 81-59. During the game, Atin Wright stood out by scoring 21 points for the Owls. Looking at the season as a whole, Trae Broadnax is currently leading Rice in scoring, maintaining an average of 13.4 points per game. Kellen Amos follows him as the second-highest scorer, with a current average of 10 points per game. When it comes to rebounds, Caden Powell is at the forefront for Rice with an impressive average of 7.1 rebounds each game this season. In terms of playmaking and assists, Trae Broadnax again takes the lead for the Owls, averaging 4.1 assists per game. Over their past five encounters, Rice has been putting up an average of 65.8 points per game. As they prepare to host Temple, Rice is eager to secure their third win in conference play. Overall, the Owls have been scoring an average of 69.3 points each game throughout the season.

Temple enters this game on a one-game losing streak, but has won three of their last five games. In a closely contested 80-79 defeat against East Carolina, Jamal Mashburn Jr. put on an impressive performance for the Owls by scoring 22 points. This effort underscores Mashburn Jr. 's consistency this season, as he currently holds the title of Temple's leading scorer with an average of 20.5 points per game. Following him in the scoring tally is Steve Settle III, who has been contributing an average of 11.8 points per game this year. Settle III also proves valuable on the boards, leading the team in rebounding with an average of 6.9 rebounds each game. Quante Berry stands out as the team's top facilitator, averaging 2.4 assists per game. Over their last five matchups, Temple has maintained a robust offensive presence, averaging 80.4 points. As they prepare to take on Rice in Houston, the Owls are striving to secure their second conference victory of the season. On a broader scale, Temple is scoring an average of 79.3 points per game throughout the season.

Temple's recent performance on the road hasn't been favorable, with the team losing three out of their last four away games. Despite these setbacks, their defensive play remains consistent, and they'll aim to keep their opponents at bay as they face off against Rice in an away game. On the other hand, Rice has been formidable at home, securing victories in six of their last seven home matchups. However, their offensive efforts have been lacking this season, making it crucial for them to gain an early advantage in the game to bolster their chances of success. Final Score Prediction, Temple Owls win 73-69.