Davidson vs Temple Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/18/24

In this article we will formulate a Davidson vs Temple prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 18th at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Davidson Wildcats Betting Preview

The Davidson Wildcats are 8-2 this year after they defeated Detroit Mercy by a score of 86-51 in their last game. Davidson led 43-16 at halftime and added 43 more points in the second half in the win. The Wildcats shot 49.2% from the field, 44.1% on three pointers, and 78.6% on free throws in the game. Bobby Durkin led Davidson with 19 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Wildcats defeated Charlotte by a score of 75-71 and Charleston Southern by a score of 73-72. Davidson has scored 78.7 points per game and they have allowed 71.4 points against per game, while also averaging 34.9 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game this season. Reed Bailey is averaging 18.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while Davidson is shooting 47.4% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 35% on three pointers this year. 

Temple Owls Betting Preview

The Temple Owls are 6-4 this season after they defeated Hofstra by a score of 60-42 in their last game. Temple led 33-20 at halftime and held Hofstra to just 22 points in the second half in the win. The Owls shot 31.3% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Jamal Mashburn Jr. led Temple with 12 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Owls defeated a non D-1 team, but did lose to Villanova and La Salle before that. Temple has scored 78.8 points per game and they have allowed 73.5 points against per game, while also averaging 37.7 rebounds and 11 assists per game this season. Jamal Mashburn Jr. is averaging 21.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Temple is shooting 44.6% from the field, 70.9% on free throws, and 33.7% on three pointers this year. 

Why Davidson will beat Temple 

• Davidson has won each of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Temple has lost each of its last three games at Liacouras Center following a road win.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Davidson’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
• Ten of Temple’s last 12 night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.

Davidson vs Temple Prediction 

Temple comes into this matchup looking for their third straight victory, but they are only shooting 44.6% from the field. The Owls have allowed at least 80 points in four of their last five games, so they need to make some adjustments defensively. Davidson is 8-2 to start the season and their only losses came against Arizona and Gonzaga. The Wildcats do have a nice win over Providence and they are shooting over 47% from the field. Take Davidson on the road here.