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Temple Owls vs La Salle Explorers
Game Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 | Game Time: 7:00 PM | Home Line: 2.0 | Total: 146.0
Original content, prepared and provided by ProCappers.com StaffTemple Owls v La Salle Explorers Series Betting Trends
The Temple Owls travel to La Salle to play the Explorers at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. La Salle is the underdog in this matchup, getting 2.0 points here at home. The Total has been posted at Over/Under 146.0.
Before getting to specific team details, let's have a look at the recent games in this series to see if we can identify any NCAAB sports betting trends to assist in making the right pick in this game.
Recent Results in the Owls/Explorers Series
| Date | AwayTeam | Score | HomeTeam | Score | HomeLine | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2012 | Temple | 80 | La Salle | 79 | 2.0 | 146.0 |
| January 18, 2012 | La Salle | 70 | Temple | 76 | -5.0 | 146.5 |
| March 11, 2011 | La Salle | 76 | Temple | 96 | -9.5 | 143.0 |
| March 5, 2011 | La Salle | 82 | Temple | 90 | -13.5 | 143.0 |
| February 2, 2011 | Temple | 71 | La Salle | 67 | 9.0 | 145.0 |
| February 28, 2010 | Temple | 65 | La Salle | 53 | 7.5 | 130.5 |
| January 30, 2010 | La Salle | 52 | Temple | 64 | -11.5 | 128.5 |
| February 26, 2009 | La Salle | 70 | Temple | 63 | -10.0 | 134.5 |
| January 11, 2009 | Temple | 75 | La Salle | 68 | ||
| March 13, 2008 | La Salle | 75 | Temple | 84 |
When looking at the last 20 games in this series, we can see the home team has won 12 games compared to 8 wins for the road team. Average points scored per game for the home team in the Temple/La Salle series is 72.5 ppg while the vistor has put up 69.2 ppg, creating an average margin of victory of 3.3 favoring the home team.
As stated, the exact advantage spanning the last 20 games represents a median average advantage for the home team in this series of 3.3 ppg. That represents a value number of 5.3 when meassured against the offered line of 2.0, suggesting a wager on La Salle makes the most sense - at least, when looking at betting against the number according to the historical series trends.
The average Total points scored spanning the last 20 games between the Owls and the Explorers is 141.7 per game. That creates a differential of 4.3 against the line, suggesting a bet of Under 146.0 may hold the greatest value. At least in relation to the series history.
Now let's take a look at the series history in this exact situation, with Temple as the road team and with La Salle as the home team.
Recent Results when Temple visits La Salle
| Date | AwayTeam | Score | HomeTeam | Score | HomeLine | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2012 | Temple | 80 | La Salle | 79 | 2.0 | 146.0 |
| February 2, 2011 | Temple | 71 | La Salle | 67 | 9.0 | 145.0 |
| February 28, 2010 | Temple | 65 | La Salle | 53 | 7.5 | 130.5 |
| January 11, 2009 | Temple | 75 | La Salle | 68 | ||
| March 8, 2008 | Temple | 85 | La Salle | 66 | ||
| February 14, 2007 | Temple | 72 | La Salle | 77 | ||
| February 4, 2006 | Temple | 56 | La Salle | 62 |
When looking at the last 9 games in this series while La Salle has been the home team, we can see the Explorers have won 3 games compared to 6 wins for the Owls. Average points scored per game by La Salle in this situation is is 68.1 ppg while Temple has put up 71.7 ppg, creating an average margin of victory of 3.6 favoring the Explorers.
Unlike most series', this one has leaned towards the road team. Specifically, the road team in this series has enjoyed an average advantage of 3.6 ppg. That represents a value number of 5.6 when meassured against the offered line of 2.0, suggesting a wager on the Explorers makes the most sense. At least, that's the way it looks betting against the number looking at the series situation in the vacuum of this trend.
The average Total points scored spanning the last 9 games between the Owls and the Explorers is 139.8 per game. That creates a differential of 6.2 against the line, suggesting a bet of Under 146.0 may hold the greatest value. At least in relation to the series history.
Can the Temple Owls Cover the Spread?
This season the Temple Owls have played 32 games, averaging 75.0 points per game, while allowing 69.5 points per game. This has led to a season record of 24-8. Let's have a closer look at recent Temple Owls results.
Recent Temple Owls Results
| Date | AwayTeam | Score | HomeTeam | Score | HomeLine | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2012 | South Florida | 58 | Temple | 44 | -3.0 | 121.5 |
| March 9, 2012 | UMass | 77 | Temple | 71 | -7.5 | 151.5 |
| March 3, 2012 | Temple | 80 | Fordham | 60 | 12.5 | 140.0 |
| February 29, 2012 | UMass | 88 | Temple | 90 | -11.5 | 150.0 |
| February 25, 2012 | Temple | 72 | St.Josephs | 82 | 2.5 | 138.5 |
| February 22, 2012 | Temple | 80 | La Salle | 79 | 2.0 | 146.0 |
| February 18, 2012 | Duquesne | 59 | Temple | 78 | -11.0 | 147.5 |
This season the Temple Owls have played 15 games on the road, averaging 72.5 points per game, while allowing 66.9 points per game. This has led to a season record of 11-4. Let's have a closer look at recent Temple Owls results on the road.
Recent Temple Owls Road Results
| Date | AwayTeam | Score | HomeTeam | Score | HomeLine | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2012 | Temple | 80 | Fordham | 60 | 12.5 | 140.0 |
| February 25, 2012 | Temple | 72 | St.Josephs | 82 | 2.5 | 138.5 |
| February 22, 2012 | Temple | 80 | La Salle | 79 | 2.0 | 146.0 |
| February 15, 2012 | Temple | 76 | St.Bonaventure | 70 | 2.0 | 138.0 |
| February 4, 2012 | Temple | 73 | Rhode Island | 56 | 9.5 | 143.0 |
Can the La Salle Explorers Cover the Spread?
This season the La Salle Explorers have played 28 games, averaging 72.0 points per game, while allowing 68.3 points per game. This has led to a season record of 15-8. Let's have a closer look at recent La Salle Explorers results.
Recent La Salle Explorers Results
| Date | AwayTeam | Score | HomeTeam | Score | HomeLine | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2012 | Minnesota | 70 | La Salle | 61 | -2.5 | 138.5 |
| March 9, 2012 | La Salle | 71 | St. Louis | 78 | -7.0 | 131.5 |
| March 6, 2012 | Richmond | 72 | La Salle | 80 | -5.5 | 136.0 |
| March 3, 2012 | St.Bonaventure | 61 | La Salle | 71 | -3.0 | 136.5 |
| February 29, 2012 | La Salle | 60 | G. Washington | 56 | 2.0 | 135.5 |
| February 25, 2012 | La Salle | 62 | Fordham | 67 | ||
| February 22, 2012 | Temple | 80 | La Salle | 79 | 2.0 | 146.0 |
| February 18, 2012 | La Salle | 72 | UMass | 71 | -2.0 | 151.0 |
| February 11, 2012 | St. Louis | 59 | La Salle | 51 | 2.5 | 133.0 |
| February 8, 2012 | La Salle | 76 | Richmond | 78 | 1.0 | 142.0 |
This season the La Salle Explorers have played 14 games here at home, averaging 73.8 points per game, while allowing 67.4 points per game. This has led to a season record of 10-4. Let's have a closer look at recent La Salle Explorers results when playing at home.
Recent La Salle Explorers Home Results
| Date | AwayTeam | Score | HomeTeam | Score | HomeLine | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2012 | Minnesota | 70 | La Salle | 61 | -2.5 | 138.5 |
| March 6, 2012 | Richmond | 72 | La Salle | 80 | -5.5 | 136.0 |
| March 3, 2012 | St.Bonaventure | 61 | La Salle | 71 | -3.0 | 136.5 |
| February 22, 2012 | Temple | 80 | La Salle | 79 | 2.0 | 146.0 |
| February 11, 2012 | St. Louis | 59 | La Salle | 51 | 2.5 | 133.0 |
| February 1, 2012 | Charlotte | 72 | La Salle | 85 | -9.5 | 138.0 |
| January 25, 2012 | G. Washington | 63 | La Salle | 78 | -10.5 | 132.0 |
| January 21, 2012 | Rhode Island | 66 | La Salle | 80 | -14.0 | 143.0 |
| January 8, 2012 | UMass | 75 | La Salle | 82 | -6.0 | 148.5 |
| January 4, 2012 | Xavier | 70 | La Salle | 80 | 2.0 | 140.5 |
