Who's Playing

Temple @ Memphis

Current Records: Temple 15-9; Memphis 15-9

What to Know

The Memphis Tigers will be returning home after a three-game road trip. Memphis and the Temple Owls will face off in an American Athletic battle at 7 p.m. ET Thursday at FedExForum. The Tigers are out to keep their three-game home win streak alive.

On Sunday, Memphis lost to the SMU Mustangs on the road by a decisive 73-57 margin.

Meanwhile, things were close when Temple and the Cincinnati Bearcats clashed on Sunday, but Temple ultimately edged out the opposition 75-71. Temple got double-digit scores from five players: forward Zach Hicks (16), guard Damian Dunn (15), guard Hysier Miller (13), guard Tai Strickland (11), and guard Jahlil White (10).

Memphis is the favorite in this one, with an expected 12-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are only 6-14 against the spread when favored.

The Tigers and the Owls now sit at an identical 15-9. A couple stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Memphis ranks fourth in college basketball when it comes to blocked shots per game, with six on average. Temple is not quite as good, but they are no chumps, either: they come into the game boasting the 21st most blocked shots per game in college basketball at five. Points in the paint might be hard to come by.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: FedExForum -- Memphis, Tennessee
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $6.00

Odds

The Tigers are a big 12-point favorite against the Owls, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Tigers as an 11.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Memphis and Temple both have four wins in their last eight games.

  • Feb 05, 2020 - Memphis 79 vs. Temple 65
  • Feb 26, 2019 - Memphis 81 vs. Temple 73
  • Jan 24, 2019 - Temple 85 vs. Memphis 76
  • Jan 13, 2018 - Memphis 75 vs. Temple 72
  • Feb 12, 2017 - Temple 74 vs. Memphis 62
  • Jan 25, 2017 - Temple 77 vs. Memphis 66
  • Mar 03, 2016 - Temple 72 vs. Memphis 62
  • Jan 13, 2016 - Memphis 67 vs. Temple 65