The Davidson Wildcats (8-1) meet the Temple Owls (8-2) at Boardwalk Hall. The game starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Temple Owls vs. Davidson Wildcats Betting Prediction
In the Owls’ last matchup, they beat the La Salle Explorers, 75-67. The Owls had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.5 vs. 12.5) and had a much better free throw rate (0.456 vs. 0.242). Temple rallied around Nate Pierre-Louis, who put up 14 points and 13 rebounds.
The Wildcats dismantled the Cleveland State Vikings in their last contest, 83-63. Davidson won the rebounding battle. The Wildcats had more offensive rebounds (21 vs. two), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 23) and total rebounds (47 vs. 25). Kellan Grady was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
Pierre-Louis has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Temple.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball security could play an integral role in this matchup. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Davidson has committed the 11th-fewest miscues in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 15.0 percent), while the disruptive defense of Temple has forced the 45th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 19.7 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Temple ranks 12th in steals per game (7.2) while Davidson ranks 219th (4.8).
The Wildcats rank 24th in three pointers attempted per game (27.5) while the Owls rank 158th (23.1).
Davidson ranks 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while Temple ranks 131st (37.3).
The Owls rank 37th in assists allowed per game (12.8) while the Wildcats rank 119th (13.0).
Davidson is 16th in the NCAA with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while Temple is 20th with 2.9 blocks allowed per game.
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