Temple at Houston

A long road trip for Temple to Texas. Temple isn't playing any defense, losing 10 of their last 11. Temple is just 6-15 overall, 1-8 in conference play. The Owls are tied for ninth in league standings. Temple fell behind 32-20 at halftime, and dropped a 75-52 decision at SMU on Thursday night. The Owls are 2-7 SU and 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine road games. Houston is hungry for a win, dropping seven of eight, but they've been far more competitive, close to .500 for the season. Houston has a talented low post played in junior forward TaShawn Thomas (15.8 points and 8.7 rebounds per game). They lost to Cincinnati by one point, and shot 46% the last game in a 77-62 loss to powerhouse Louisville. Thomas posted 14 points with a game-high eight rebounds to lead the Cougars. The Cougars are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a double-digit loss at home and will get the win, so the value is with the home team to win the game. Play Houston on the Money-Line.