Temple to Host Rice Following Evee’s Impressive 21-Point Performance
Published on: January 21, 2024.
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Rice Owls vs. Temple Owls: AAC Basketball Matchup
Rice Owls (6-11, 0-4 AAC) will face off against Temple Owls (8-10, 1-4 AAC) in Philadelphia this Saturday at 2 p.m. EST. If you’re a sports enthusiast, you won’t want to miss out on all the thrilling moments and unforgettable plays of this game. Keep up with the latest sports news by subscribing to The Sports Moment, our exciting newsletter dedicated to bringing you the biggest sports stories.
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE:
- Owls -4
- Over/under is 143.5
BOTTOM LINE: Rice is set to visit Temple after a close 81-79 overtime loss to the Charlotte 49ers, with Travis Evee scoring 21 points for Rice. The Temple Owls boast a 4-3 record in home games and allow an average of 72.7 points per game, with a deficit of 1.9 points per game.
Rice has struggled against AAC opponents, going 0-4 so far. However, they rank eighth in the AAC for scoring points in the paint, averaging 32.0 points per game. Max Fiedler leads the team with an average of 8.5 points in the paint.
On the other hand, Temple averages 70.8 points per game, 5.3 points less than the 76.1 points allowed by Rice. Rice, in turn, averages 73.7 points per game, 1.0 point more than Temple’s opponents score against them (72.7 points).
The matchup between the Temple Owls and Rice Owls on Saturday will be their first meeting in AAC play this season.
Top Performers
Hysier Miller is a standout player for the Temple Owls, averaging 15.8 points and 4.4 assists per game. Joran Riley has been performing well, averaging 9.9 points and 4.6 rebounds while shooting 40.7% over the last 10 games.
For the Rice Owls, Max Fiedler has been a key player, averaging 9.9 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 4.9 assists. Travis Evee has been a consistent threat from the three-point line, making an average of 2.1 three-pointers per game in the last 10 games.
In their previous 10 games, the Temple Owls have had a record of 3-7. During this period, they averaged 64.3 points, 34.7 rebounds, 10.2 assists, 8.0 steals, and 1.6 blocks per game with a shooting percentage of 36.9%. Their opponents scored an average of 72.8 points per game.
The Rice Owls have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games, averaging 70.2 points, 37.4 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 6.0 steals, and 3.5 blocks per game with a shooting percentage of 44.0%. Their opponents averaged 71.4 points.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com
