Who's Playing

Delaware State @ Temple

Current Records: Delaware State 2-10; Temple 6-5

What to Know

The Delaware State Hornets are on the road again Wednesday and play against the Temple Owls at 2 p.m. ET Dec. 22 at Liacouras Center. Neither the Hornets nor Temple could muster much offensive firepower in their last games, so look to the defense to decide this one.

Delaware State took a serious blow against the Wagner Seahawks on Monday, falling 93-51.

Meanwhile, Temple received a tough blow last Wednesday as they fell 65-48 to the UCF Knights. Guard Damian Dunn wasn't much of a difference maker for Temple; Dunn played for 35 minutes with 3-for-12 shooting.

Delaware State is the clear underdog, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. Those sticking with them against the spread have guts, to put it politely, as the team has let down bettors in their past five games.

The losses put the Hornets at 2-10 and the Owls at 6-5. A pair of offensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Delaware State has only been able to knock down 39.60% percent of their shots, which is the 16th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. Temple has experienced some struggles of their own as they have only been able to knock down 39.90% percent of their shots, which is the 22nd lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. It could be a slow afternoon.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Liacouras Center -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $18.50

Odds

The Owls are a big 24.5-point favorite against the Hornets, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 24.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Temple won the only game these two teams have played in the last seven years.

  • Dec 19, 2015 - Temple 78 vs. Delaware State 63

Injury Report for Temple

  • Arashma Parks: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
  • Emmanuel Okpomo: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
  • Khalif Battle: Out for the Season (Foot)

Injury Report for Delaware State

No Injury Information