Charleston 91, Temple 81: the favorite covers and the total soars
GODDS Analysis
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The market
- Favorite: Charleston Cougars -1.5 (moneyline -130)
- Market probability (margin removed): Temple Owls 46%, Charleston Cougars 54%
- Line since opening: Charleston Cougars 0 → -1.5 · Total 152.5 → 158
Best prices when this analysis was written
Moneyline
- Temple Owls +113 at BetOnline.agBet at BetOnline.ag →
- Charleston Cougars -125 at BovadaBet at Bovada →
Spread
- Temple Owls +1.5 (-105) at BetOnline.agBet at BetOnline.ag →
- Charleston Cougars -1.5 (-110) at BovadaBet at Bovada →
Total 158
- Over -107 at BetOnline.agBet at BetOnline.ag →
- Under -110 at BovadaBet at Bovada →
Final: Charleston Cougars 91, Temple Owls 81
Against the closing line: Charleston Cougars won and covered -1.5 · Total 172, over 158
Game Recap
Charleston Cougars 91, Temple Owls 81. The Cougars brought the offense that had been torching opponents, and Temple couldn't keep up. Charleston's ability to score in bunches, which had been the story of their 2-0 start, showed up again when it mattered. The Owls hung around but never found an answer for a team that's been shooting the lights out. Against the numbers: Charleston, the favorite, won outright and covered -1.5. The total of 172 sailed over the closing 158.
Pre-Game Analysis
Charleston walks into Temple as a -1.5 favorite, moneyline -130, and the market gives the Cougars a 54% chance with the margin stripped out. Temple sits at 46%. That's a coin flip with a lean, not a blowout, which is exactly why this one is worth your attention.
The case for Charleston starts with offense. The Cougars are 2-0 and putting up 111.5 points per game while allowing just 60.5. They're shooting 57.5% from the field as a team. That's a scoring machine operating at a clip defenses haven't solved yet. When a team is scoring that efficiently, a -1.5 spread looks like a short number.
The case for Temple is simple: the Cougars haven't been tested on the road, and the Owls are at home. Temple is 1-1, scoring 60.5 and allowing 67.5, and shooting just 38.1% from the field. The numbers are ugly, but the Owls have a losing streak to snap and a home crowd behind them. If Charleston's 111.5 points per game is a product of competition, Temple's defense can keep this close.
The line tells its own story. The spread opened at 0 and moved to Charleston -1.5. The total jumped from 152.5 to 158. The moneyline moved from Temple -115 to +110, which means sharp money is on Charleston. If you're on Temple, the best price is +113 at BetOnline.ag on the moneyline and +1.5 (-105) at BetOnline.ag on the spread. If you're on Charleston, the best number is -125 at Bovada on the moneyline and -1.5 (-110) at Bovada on the spread. On the total, the over is -107 at BetOnline.ag and the under is -110 at Bovada.
GODDS has no pick here. No side reaches 70% in the model. The market says Charleston, the data says Charleston, but the number is short. Make your own call, and take the best price on whichever side you land.
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Odds Comparison
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Odds as of Nov 11, 4:49 PM ET. Lines may have moved.
Charleston Cougars vs Temple Owls: FAQ
Who is favored in Charleston Cougars vs Temple Owls?+
Charleston Cougars: -1.5 on the spread and -130 on the moneyline when this analysis was written. The books' prices, margin removed, give them 54%.
What are the best odds for Charleston Cougars vs Temple Owls?+
When this analysis was written: Temple Owls +113 at BetOnline.ag and Charleston Cougars -125 at Bovada on the moneyline; Temple Owls +1.5 (-105) at BetOnline.ag and Charleston Cougars -1.5 (-110) at Bovada on the spread; Over -107 at BetOnline.ag and Under -110 at Bovada on the total of 158. GODDS compares lines across 8 offshore sportsbooks.
How has the line moved?+
The spread opened Charleston Cougars 0 and was -1.5 when this analysis was written; the total opened 152.5 and was 158.
Does GODDS have a pick for Charleston Cougars vs Temple Owls?+
No. GODDS publishes a pick only when its model gives a side a 70% chance or more. This game doesn't clear that bar, so GODDS shows the odds and the analysis without a pick.
What was the final score?+
Charleston Cougars 91, Temple Owls 81.
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