Hofstra at Temple

Temple won in a rout last year, 60-42, as a 4.5-point favorite in a season when the Owls allowed 77.7 points per game. Their defense appears improved this year, as the Owls are off to a 2-1 start, though they followed a 76-71 loss to Boston College. Temple has won 13 straight against Coastal Athletic Association opponents. Hofstra has lost 10 of its past 15 games and 6 of 8 on the road dating back to last season. Hofstra is picked to finish near the bottom of its conference with two starters returning and some issues in the frontcourt. The Pride beat Bucknell on Friday after losses to UCF and Iona. Take Temple on the moneyline.