Wednesday’s game between the Davidson Wildcats (8-2) and the Temple Owls (6-4) at Liacouras Center has a good chance to be a tight matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 76-75, with Davidson coming out on top. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on December 18.

Based on our computer prediction, Davidson is projected to cover the point spread (2.5) against Temple. The two teams are expected to eclipse the 148.5 over/under.

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Temple vs. Davidson Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Venue: Liacouras Center
• Line: Temple -2.5
• Point total: 148.5
• Moneyline (to win): Temple -142, Davidson +118

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Temple vs. Davidson Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Davidson 76, Temple 75

Spread & Total Prediction for Temple vs. Davidson

• Pick ATS: Davidson (+2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (148.5)

Temple has compiled a 3-6-0 record against the spread this season, while Davidson is 5-4-0. The Owls are 5-4-0 and the Wildcats are 6-3-0 in terms of hitting the over. The two teams combine to score 157.5 points per game, 9.0 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Temple Performance Insights

• The Owls’ +53 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 5.3 points per game) is a result of scoring 78.8 points per game (113th in college basketball) while allowing 73.5 per outing (241st in college basketball).
• Temple ranks 140th in the nation at 33.8 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 34.7 its opponents average.
• Temple connects on 6.8 three-pointers per game (275th in college basketball), 1.2 fewer than its opponents (8.0).
• The Owls rank 162nd in college basketball by averaging 97.3 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 189th in college basketball, allowing 90.8 points per 100 possessions.
• Temple has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 9.6 per game (34th in college basketball action) while forcing 11.1 (260th in college basketball).

Davidson Performance Insights

• The Wildcats are outscoring opponents by 7.3 points per game, with a +73 scoring differential overall. They put up 78.7 points per game (118th in college basketball) and allow 71.4 per outing (187th in college basketball).
• The 31.6 rebounds per game Davidson accumulates rank 259th in the nation. Their opponents grab 31.1.
• Davidson makes 8.5 three-pointers per game (126th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.4. It shoots 35.0% from deep, and its opponents shoot 38.9%.
• Davidson wins the turnover battle by 1.6 per game, committing 9.3 (21st in college basketball) while its opponents average 10.9.

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