The Owls will play the Rams on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Temple and VCU basketball teams will play on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Temple currently has a 99.00 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for VCU is 96.67.
- Away Temple - Temple heads into this game with a 2-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the American Conference for away team wins.
- Home VCU - VCU will host Temple sporting a 4-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the A-10 Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Temple currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the American Conference, with VCU now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 A-10 Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Temple has a 0.667 overall win percentage. Their opponent, VCU, has a 0.500 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Temple has a 6-3 regular season overall record. VCU has notched a 5-5 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round for a magical clash on the court! On Saturday, December 16th, the Temple Owls, with their 6-3 overall standing, will face off against the VCU Rams, with a 5-5 overall standing, in an enchanting battle of college basketball.
In this whimsical season, conference records hold the key to the coveted tournament seeds. Temple stands at 0-0 in the American Conference, while VCU boasts a matching 0-0 standing in the A-10 Conference. It's a crucial game for both teams, as they strive to make their mark in their respective conferences.
Temple arrives with the momentum of a 2-game winning streak, eager to cast their spell on the Rams. But beware, for VCU has conjured a victory in their last game, ready to defend their home court.
As you prepare for this mystical showdown, remember to consult our point spread, total, and moneyline tables for the best lines and odds. Whether you believe in the power of the Owls or the might of the Rams, place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers and let fate decide your winnings.
Before the tip-off, take a moment to review each team’s futures odds and current standings below. The stage is set, the magic awaits - let the games begin!
Best Owls at Rams Odds
| Underdog Temple | Favorite VCU |
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| Underdog Temple | Favorite VCU |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
VCU is a -8 -120 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Temple is a +9.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 139.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 139.5 -105 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
VCU is a -420 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Temple is a +340 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
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Temple
VCU
12/16/23 2:00pm EST | +9.5 -115-9.5 -105 |
Underdog Temple - Temple bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +9.5 Temple underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite VCU - VCU bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -9.5 VCU favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Temple at VCU Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Temple
VCU
First to 5 Points
12/16/23 2:00pm EST | +110-155Bet |
Temple
VCU
First to 10 Points
12/16/23 2:00pm EST | +130-185Bet |
Temple
VCU
First to 15 Points
12/16/23 2:00pm EST | +140-200Bet |
Temple
VCU
Game to Overtime
12/16/23 2:00pm EST | Yes +1400No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| American | ||||||||
| Temple | 16-20 | 0.444 | 5-9 | 5-7 | 5-13 | +11 | 0.278 | L1 |
| A-10 | ||||||||
| VCU | 24-14 | 0.632 | 13-6 | 7-5 | 11-7 | +4 | 0.611 | L1 |
Temple & VCU Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Temple Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Temple YR: futures available
VCU Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM VCU YR: futures available
Temple & VCU Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Temple vs VCU College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at 2:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Temple vs VCU Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Temple vs VCU Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.