NCAAB: Thursday Teaser likes Temple paired with Robert Morris

Temple +9.5 @ HOUSTON, 7 pm. The one blemish on the 20-1, 7-1 season of Houston is a 73-69 loss at Temple on Jan. 9. So you know the Cougars are going to be looking for revenge tonight against the Owls (15-5, 5-2). This is a terrific teaser game because it’s tempting to play it either way, either Houston -4.5 or Temple +14.5. We’re going to try the latter. Even though Houston is beating everyone, they haven’t beaten a Top 100 team (against whom they’re 7-1) by more than 14 and Temple’s four losses to Top 100 teams are by 4, 5, 10 and 6. We think the odds are greater that the Owls keep it close than Houston wins outright, so we’re moving the points to Temple. St. Francis, PA +4.5 @ ROBERT MORRIS, 7 pm. Robert Morris (12-9) started off the season 4-8, but since they’ve gotten into league play they’re 7-1 and haven’t lost at home. The Red Flash (8-11, 4-4) seem to win or lose somewhat randomly in league play, which is a little worrisome, but we’l give Bobby Mo the points and figure them to find another W.
Pick: Temple +14.5 Over Houston with Robert Morris +.5 Over St. Francis PA