The Temple Owls will face the Memphis Tigers in an exciting college basketball matchup on February 9, 2025. Temple comes into this game with a 14-9 record, eager to bounce back from a tough 100-91 loss to USF. Jamal Mashburn Jr. has been the team’s top scorer, averaging 22.1 PPG, while Steve Settle III leads in rebounds with 6.3 RPG. Temple’s offense has been potent, scoring 80.7 PPG this season.

Memphis, on the other hand, is on a six-game winning streak, with a 19-4 record. PJ Haggerty leads the Tigers, averaging 21.7 PPG, along with Tyrese Hunter’s 14.5 PPG. Memphis has been dominant in their home games, winning 10 straight against AAC teams at FedExForum.

While Memphis is favored, Temple has a history of stepping up in unexpected situations, and they’ve already shown they can beat Memphis. Expect a competitive game, but Memphis is likely to get the win, with Temple covering the spread.