Temple Owls
Basketball NCAAB Thu 18 Dec 19:00
Davidson Wildcats
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  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Temple vs Davidson

The Temple Owls face the Davidson Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, December 18.

Davidson to Make Short Work of Temple

Davidson should be taken against the spread at -5.5 with our prediction being for the favorites to achieve a comfortable margin of victory over Temple. Back them at the odds of -110 that are available.

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62-61 Win for Temple in Pair’s Last Encounter

Temple Owls previous game saw them claim a 95-67 home win over Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash.

Davidson Wildcats were winners last time out. It was a 80-47 home victory against Mercyhurst Lakers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 62-61 in favor of Temple when they last played Davidson. For the past 3 games involving these teams, there has been a Temple win every time.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Davidson 8-2 764 671 93 6-2 2-0 1W
Temple 6-4 809 734 75 5-2 1-2 2W
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Temple vs Davidson Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Temple vs Davidson betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

The best pick is to snap up the -110 that Davidson are able to cover the spread. The favorites are -5.5 for this college game and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.

The college basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.

Key Temple vs Davidson stats:

  • The -5.5 line has been covered by Davidson in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -5.5 line has been covered by Davidson in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Temple in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Temple in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.

Davidson -5.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Davidson -5.5
Totals Over 145.5
Result & BTTS 60 Davidson / Yes

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Davidson -5.5, Over 145.5 and both teams to score 60 points and Davidson to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Temple Temple logo 70 - 80 Davidson logo Davidson

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on Davidson to record a 80-70 victory. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

Temple vs Davidson Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Have Davidson as Favorites

With the sportsbooks giving them a 72% probability of winning this college game, Davidson might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -263 Moneyline betting odds. Temple are the underdogs at +210 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is 5.5 and the total points line is currently 144.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you want to back Over 144.5, it’s -115.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The top betting apps offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Temple logo Temple Stats
Davidson logo Davidson Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Atlantic 10 Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Saint Louis 10-1 1021 754 267 9-1 1-0 4W
George Mason 10-1 874 714 160 8-0 2-1 1W
St. Bonaventure 10-2 927 825 102 7-0 3-2 1L
Richmond 9-2 926 784 142 7-0 2-2 1L
Davidson 8-2 764 671 93 6-2 2-0 1W
Dayton 9-3 974 850 124 8-1 1-2 2W
Fordham 8-4 916 750 166 7-2 1-2 2W
George Washington 8-4 1042 907 135 6-2 2-2 2L
Rhode Island 8-4 892 798 94 5-2 3-2 1W
VCU 7-4 921 777 144 6-2 1-2 1W
Saint Joseph's 5-4 689 672 17 5-0 0-4 1L
Duquesne 6-5 920 884 36 6-2 0-3 2L
La Salle 3-7 671 680 -9 3-3 0-4 4L
Loyola Chicago 3-9 822 920 -98 3-6 0-3 2L
American Athletic Conference Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Tulsa 10-1 990 767 223 6-0 4-1 7W
Florida Atlantic 8-3 923 784 139 5-2 3-1 3W
UAB 8-4 1010 868 142 6-2 2-2 1W
North Texas 8-4 820 771 49 6-1 2-3 1L
Tulane 8-4 891 917 -26 6-3 2-1 1W
Temple 6-4 809 734 75 5-2 1-2 2W
Wichita State 7-5 925 807 118 6-3 1-2 1W
South Florida 6-5 979 900 79 5-2 1-3 1L
Rice 6-6 928 855 73 6-2 0-4 4W
East Carolina 5-7 821 892 -71 5-5 0-2 2W
Memphis 4-6 751 769 -18 4-3 0-3 2L
Charlotte 4-7 768 791 -23 4-3 0-4 2L
UTSA 4-7 787 825 -38 2-2 2-5 4L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak