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Game time: December 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Liacouras Center — Philadelphia, PA

Article updated Dec 18, 1:16 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Davidson Wildcats will face off against the Temple Owls in a non-conference matchup in Philadelphia on Wednesday night. The Wildcats, with a record of 8-2 and three

Game outlook

The Davidson Wildcats will face off against the Temple Owls in a non-conference matchup in Philadelphia on Wednesday night. The Wildcats, with a record of 8-2 and three consecutive wins, will take on the 6-4 Owls who have also won their last two games. The game is set to tip off at 7:00 pm EST. Temple is currently favored to win with a line of -1.5, after opening at -2.5. Stay tuned for the prediction of the Davidson/Temple game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wildcats +105 | Owls -125

Spread: Wildcats +1.5 (-110) | Owls -1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 148 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Temple will win straight-up is 56%.

Davidson Wildcats

The Davidson Wildcats recently secured an 86-51 victory over Detroit Mercy, extending their winning streak to three games and improving their record to 8-2. Led by Bobby Durkin's 19 points, the Wildcats dominated the game early on with a 29-0 run in the first half. They shot 49% from the field and made 15 3-pointers, showcasing their offensive prowess. Head coach Matt McKillop is pleased with the team's progress, as they continue to excel in scoring offense and field goal shooting. Defensively, the Wildcats have room for improvement, ranking low in scoring defense and 3-point defense. Despite their defensive challenges, Davidson is off to a strong start this season and look forward to upcoming non-conference games before diving into A-10 play. In terms of statistics, Davidson is ranked 139 in offense and 253 in defense, with solid shooting percentages and offensive efficiency. The Wildcats will continue to work on their defensive efforts and capitalize on their offensive strengths as they gear up for future matchups.

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Temple Owls Analysis

The Temple Owls are heading into a non-conference matchup with Davidson with a record of 20-14. They are coming off two straight wins, with a dominant defensive performance in their last game against Hofstra. The Owls held Hofstra to a season-low 42 points and had a strong showing on the glass. They now face former Atlantic-10 rival Davidson at home. In terms of offense, the Owls are ranked 70th in scoring but struggle with field goal and 3-point shooting. Defensively, they rank 167th in scoring defense but excel in field goal and 3-point defense. Despite being 6-4 overall, the Owls have a power ranking of 281 and are looking to extend their winning streak to three games. Key injuries are not reported. For more information on sports wagering, consider exploring the best sportsbook bonuses available.

Temple Owls poised for victory against Davidson with strong defense and home court advantage

The Temple Owls seem poised for success in their upcoming game against Davidson on Wednesday night. With a 3-0 record at home this season and a strong defensive showing in their previous game, the Owls have proven their ability to control the pace of play. Ranked 44th in field goal defense, Temple is well-equipped to handle Davidson's offense. Additionally, the Owls have faced tougher opponents this season, ranking 127th in schedule difficulty compared to Davidson's 245th ranking. With a strong interior presence and dominance on the glass, Temple is expected to dictate the tempo of the game and secure a victory at home. Our recommendation is to take Temple with a -2.5 point spread.

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SportsJaw Wildcats vs Owls archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Wildcats vs Owls matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Davidson Wildcats+118 → +105Moved
  • Moneyline · Temple Owls-142 → -125Moved
  • Spread · Davidson Wildcats+2.5 (-110) → +1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Temple Owls-2.5 (-110) → -1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over146.5 (-110) → 148 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under146.5 (-110) → 148 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Davidson Wildcats
20-14 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Temple Owls
16-16 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-18T06:16:03.532Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Temple Owls are heading into a non-conference matchup with Davidson with a record of 20-14. They are coming off two straight wins, with a dominant defensive performance in their last game against Hofstra. The Owls held Hofstra to a season-low 42 points and had a strong showing on the glass. They now face former Atlantic-10 rival Davidson at home. In terms of offense, the Owls are ranked 70th in scoring but struggle with field goal and 3-point shooting. Defensively, they rank 167th in scoring defense but excel in field goal and 3-point defense. Despite being 6-4 overall, the Owls have a power ranking of 281 and are looking to extend their winning streak to three games. Key injuries are not reported. For more information on sports wagering, consider exploring the best sportsbook bonuses available.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

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Temple Owls defeated Davidson Wildcats 62-61

Temple Owls defeated Davidson Wildcats 62-61 on December 18, 2024, a 1-point decision in the series. Temple Owls' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 38-30. Against SportsJaw's recorded Davidson Wildcats +1.5 (-110) spread, Davidson Wildcats covered, while the 123 combined points finished under the recorded total of 148.

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