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Owls vs Tigers Picks and Predictions – Wednesday January 14, 2026
Temple heads to Memphis on Wednesday night for an AAC matchup at FedExForum, with tip set for 8:00 PM ET and ESPN+ carrying the stream. On paper, this line looks a little backwards at first glance: Temple is 11-5, Memphis is 7-8, yet the Tigers are laying 7.5 at home. That tells you oddsmakers are pricing in venue, matchup, and the idea that Memphis’ ceiling in this building is still higher than what the season record shows.
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This is a good betting game because you can make a strong case for both sides. Temple has the better profile and the better shooting. Memphis has the home floor and tends to play with more defensive bite in this arena.
Temple Owls vs Memphis Tigers Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should keep monitoring the updated college basketball odds market for movement.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Owls | +271 | +7.5 (-112) | U 144.5 |
| Memphis Tigers | -353 | -7.5 (-111) | O 144.5 |
Temple Owls Betting Form
Temple comes in with momentum after a 75-67 win over East Carolina, and it’s the kind of game that shows how Temple can win on the road. It doesn’t need a perfect offensive flow if it can get reliable scoring from its top options, and Gavin Griffiths’ 24-point outing is exactly the type of spike that can travel into a hostile gym.
The betting case for Temple starts with shooting and free throws. A team hitting 38% from three can hang in almost any AAC game, and Temple also gets to the line and converts, which is a sneaky way to stay inside a number even if the offense goes cold for a few minutes. In a spread of +7.5, you’re not asking Temple to dominate. You’re asking it to avoid a disastrous 6-minute stretch that turns into a 16-2 run.
For game logs and trends, check Temple stats and results.
Memphis Tigers Betting Form
Memphis is 7-8, but the home record is more respectable at 6-4, and the Tigers have shown they can defend better in this building. They’re coming off a loss to Florida Atlantic, but Aaron Bradshaw’s scoring is an encouraging sign for a team that has struggled to find consistent offense.
Memphis’ path in this game is physicality and control. They rebound well and can turn missed shots into extra possessions, and if they’re locked in defensively, they can make Temple work deeper into the clock than it wants. That’s how you justify laying points against a better record. You’re betting that FedExForum plus Memphis’ defense can drag Temple into a lower-efficiency game.
For schedule context and home splits, use Memphis schedule and stats.
Temple Owls vs Memphis Tigers Matchup Breakdown
This game is going to swing on shot quality and foul pressure. Temple’s best edge is perimeter efficiency. If the Owls are getting clean threes early and forcing Memphis to guard in space, +7.5 can be very live all night. Memphis’ counter is to contest without fouling and make Temple earn points at the rim or at the line. The risk is that Temple is comfortable living at the stripe, and free throws are the fastest way for an underdog to cover.
The pace is the other key. Memphis has had games where it turns opponents into half-court grinders, and that’s where totals like 144.5 can get tight. Temple, on the other hand, can raise scoring quickly if the threes are falling and if the game becomes a whistle-heavy free-throw contest. If Memphis is guarding well but turning it over, Temple will get the kind of transition looks that change the scoreboard fast.
This is also a spread that brings backdoor dynamics into play. If Memphis is up 10 to 12 late, Temple’s three-point profile makes it dangerous. One quick triple, one forced foul, and suddenly +7.5 cashes even if Memphis controlled most of the night.
Temple Owls vs Memphis Tigers Predictions and Best Bets
My lean is Temple +7.5. The combination of shooting and free throws is exactly what I want when I’m catching this many points, especially against a favorite with a losing record. Memphis can win this game, but covering 7.5 requires cleaner offense than it has shown consistently, and it requires Temple to have a genuinely poor shooting night.
On the total, I lean under 144.5, but it’s a thinner edge. The best case for the under is Memphis controlling tempo, defending without fouling, and forcing Temple into longer possessions. The risk is that Temple gets to the line a ton or hits early threes, and that pushes this over even if Memphis is not sharp offensively.
If you’re choosing one bet, I’d rather take the points with the better shooting team and let variance work for me.
Best Bet: Temple +7.5
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