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January 17, 2027 β’ Liacouras Center, Philadelphia
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ January 17, 2027
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Rice Owls (1-1) meets Temple Owls (1-0) at Liacouras Center, Philadelphia.
Rice Owls
Visiting Side
Record
1-1
Temple Owls
Home Side
Record
1-0
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Rice Owls
VS
53%
Temple Owls
Projected Score
RIC 74
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TEM 78
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Rice Owls controls the glass more effectively.
- Temple Owls shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Rice Owls
STAT
Temple Owls
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Temple Owls plays on familiar turf at Liacouras Center, Philadelphia.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Rice Owls Could Win
Rice Owls generates 72.8 points per game while shooting 42.0%.
Why Temple Owls Could Win
Temple Owls produces 76.6 points per game on 44.7% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Temple Owls's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Liacouras Center, Philadelphia
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Points
Jordan Marsh
16.0
Team Assists
Jordan Marsh
4.0
Team Points
Jacob Dar
16.5
Team Assists
Dallas Hobbs
6.5
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Rice Owls (41.7%)
Temple Owls (58.3%)
Total Submissions: 33 circles
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