Davidson Wildcats vs Temple Owls Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Davidson vs Temple NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Philadelphia.

Davidson vs Temple Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Owls. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Owls at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and Temple is favored by -2.5 at home against Davidson.

Davidson vs. Temple Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Davidson Wildcats at Temple Owls
Where: Philadelphia at Liacouras Center
Date: Wednesday, December 18th
Betting Odds TEMPL -2.5, DAVID +117 | TEMPL -142 O/U 148.5

Wildcats Preview: Will the Wildcats Win on the Road?

Davidson improved to 7-2 on the season with a dominant 86-51 win over Detroit on Saturday. The Wildcats were -16 favorites at home and covered the spread, but the total points fell short of the O/U line of 144, with the teams combining for 137 points.

Davidson took control early, leading 43-16 at halftime. They matched their first-half output with another 43 points in the second half while allowing 35 points to the Titans.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Davidson's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points with a field goal percentage of 49.2% and an effective field goal percentage of 62.3%. They connected on 15 threes, shooting 44.1% from deep, and were 55.6% on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they hit 78.6%, going 11-for-14.

Bobby Durkin led the way with 19 points, hitting 4-of-6 from three, while Reed Bailey, Connor Kochera, and Legend Geeter each added 17 points. Geeter knocked down 5-of-8 from beyond the arc, and Kochera was efficient, shooting 8-of-10 overall. Davidson also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists in the win.

Wildcats Team Defense

Despite giving up 51 points, Davidson's defense allowed the opposition to shoot 49% from the field. They were effective inside, with the other team hitting 55% of their two-point attempts, going 15/27.

From beyond the arc, Davidson's opponents shot 44%, making 15 of 34 three-point attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws at a 78% rate. Davidson gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Owls Preview: Can Temple Secure a Home Victory?

Temple improved to 5-4 on the season with a 60-42 win over Hofstra on Sunday. The Owls, who were +4 point underdogs, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 102 fell well short of the 141.5 O/U line.

Temple led 33-20 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Hofstra 27-22 to close out the game.

Owls Offense Breakdown

Temple's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 60 points on 31.2% shooting from the field. They connected on only 4 of 16 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 25% from three-point range, and their effective field goal percentage was 34.4%.

Jean Aranguren played 40 minutes, finishing with 16 points and 14 rebounds, despite shooting 26.7% overall and 16.7% from three. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added 12 points, hitting 4 of 14 shots, and failed to make a three-pointer in three attempts.

Owls Team Defense

Temple's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 42 points on 25% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 9/27, a 33% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Temple's defense was just as effective, with their opponent hitting only 5 of 29 threes, or 17%. They also sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 60%.

Wildcats vs Owls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Davidson has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 70 points per game in these games.
Across the Owls last five home games, the team averaged 72 points per game while allowing 71. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Wildcats have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
As the betting favorite, the Owls have an ATS mark of just 2-8 in their last ten games. Temple posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.