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The Wichita State Shockers (13-12, 6-7 AAC) are 4.5-point underdogs as they attempt to build on a three-game road win streak when they take on the Temple Owls (14-12, 8-5 AAC) on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Liacouras Center. The game airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The over/under is set at 137 in the matchup.
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How do I watch Owls vs. Shockers?
- Game Day: Thursday, February 16, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Arena: Liacouras Center
Betting Lines for Owls vs. Shockers
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Temple | -4.5 | 137 |
Temple Betting Stats & Information
- Temple has put together a 7-7 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 50% of those games).
- The Owls have not played as a moneyline favorite of -198 or shorter.
- So far this season, the Owls have compiled a 13-10-3 record against the spread.
- In games they have played as at least 4.5-point underdogs this season, the Shockers are 2-1-2 against the spread.
- The average over/under Temple has had set in matchups this year is two more points than this outing’s point total.
Wichita State Betting Stats & Info
- This season, Wichita State has been the underdog 10 times and won three of those games.
- The Shockers have not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +165.
- The Shockers are 11-12-2 ATS this season.
- The Shockers are 2-1-2 against the spread when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this season.
- The average total for Wichita State’s games this year is 0.2 more points than the point total of 137 for this outing.
Temple vs. Wichita State Season Stat Comparison
| Temple Rank | Temple AVG | Wichita State AVG | Wichita State Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 227th | 69.6 | Points Scored | 69.6 | 227th |
| 180th | 69.4 | Points Allowed | 67.6 | 121st |
| 166th | 32.1 | Rebounds | 33.8 | 75th |
| 248th | 7.8 | Off. Rebounds | 8.6 | 194th |
| 124th | 7.9 | 3pt Made | 6.3 | 294th |
| 142nd | 13.7 | Assists | 12.1 | 264th |
| 318th | 13.8 | Turnovers | 12 | 179th |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Temple Owls Leaders
- Khalif Battle leads the Owls in scoring, tallying 18.7 points per game to go with 3.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
- Jahlil White leads Temple in rebounding, averaging 5.3 per game, while Hysier Miller leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 3.5 in each contest.
- Battle leads the Owls in three-point shooting, making an average of three shots per game from beyond the arc.
Wichita State Shockers Leaders
- Craig Porter Jr. leads the Shockers in rebounds and assists with 6.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.
- Jaykwon Walton counts for 14.1 points per game, making him the top scorer on Wichita State’s squad.
- Jaron Pierre Jr. is the top scorer from distance for the Shockers, hitting 1.5 threes per game.
