Wichita State vs Temple Picks and Prediction – 1/4/2025

The Wichita State Shockers visit Liacouras Center in Philadelphia on Friday for an American Athletic Conference clash with the Temple Owls. Wichita State is 10-3 and will make its season debut in the AAC on Friday. The Shockers defeated Friends University 87-72 in their most recent outing. Before the victory over Friends, Wichita State defeated Kansas State 84-65. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball previews.

Justin Hill leads Wichita State in scoring with an average of 14.0 points per game and Xavier Bell is second with an average of 13.7 points per game. Quincy Ballard leads in rebounding, averaging 7.8 per game and Bijan Cortes leads in assists, averaging 3.2 per game. Wichita State has three players averaging double figures in scoring. The Shockers score an average of 78.2 points per game.

The Temple Owls look for a second consecutive win on Friday when hosting Wichita State. Temple is 8-5 overall and will also be making its season debut in the AAC. Temple defeated Buffalo 91-71 this past Sunday. Jamal Mashburn Jr was the leading scorer for Temple with 18 points. The Owls have won four of the last five since snapping a two-game losing streak.

Jamal Mashburn Jr scores an average of 20.1 points per game to lead Temple. Steve Settle III is second in scoring, the leading rebounder, and the leader in assists, averaging 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. Temple has three players averaging double figures in scoring. The Owls score an average of 78.5 points per game, shooting 45.1% overall and 33.1% from 3-point territory.

The Temple Owls will pick up a victory at home on Friday when hosting the Wichita State Shockers in an American Athletic Conference clash. Temple is scoring an average of 78.5 points per game while shooting a respectable 45.1% overall. Wichita State has failed to cover the number in four of its last six and the Shockers are allowing an average of 73.2 points per game. Final Score Prediction, Temple Owls win and cover ATS 83-71.