CHARLESTON COUGARS @ TEMPLE OWLS

Charleston arrives with a high-scoring start

Charleston opened 2–0 with wins of 111–55 and 112–66 over Southern Wesleyan and Newberry; Temple is a tougher road test.

Turnover pressure is an early Charleston strength

Charleston recorded 16 steals against Newberry and committed 11 turnovers, which could test Temple after its 16-turnover game against Richmond.

Temple needs a better shooting response

Temple shot 29.6% overall and 7-for-32 from three in its 79–53 loss to Richmond; Cam Scott and Derrian Ford led the Owls in scoring.

Temple showed a different look in its opener

Temple beat Central Connecticut State 68–56 in its opener, scoring 38 points in the paint and 21 in transition.

No confirmed availability update found

No confirmed injury or starting-lineup updates were found for either team; check late news before tip.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Charleston moneyline only at an attractive price

Consider Charleston’s moneyline only at an attractive price; avoid laying a steep number against Temple.

Be cautious with the full-game total

With no reliable posted total in the checked listings, wait for a number rather than force an over or under.

Temple’s paint-and-transition scoring as a live angle

A live Owls position may be preferable to a pregame wager if Temple can reestablish its offense.