The Temple Owls (5-1) go head-to-head against the Davidson Wildcats (3-4) in the at HP Field House. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 1, 2019.
Temple Owls vs. Davidson Wildcats Free Prediction
In the Owls’ last game, they blew out the Texas A&M Aggies, 65-42. Temple’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Texas A&M. The Owls had a rate of 0.540 (above their season average of 0.445), while the Aggies posted a mark of 0.276 (below their season average of 0.424). With 19 points on 6-for-14 shooting, Quinton Rose was the top scorer from either team.
The Wildcats were victorious over the Fairfield Stags in their last contest, 67-56. Making free throws was one of Davidson’s largest advantages. They were 14-16 (87.5 percent), while the Stags were just 5-14 (35.7 percent). With 11 points and five rebounds, Davidson’s Jon Axel Gudmundsson put together a solid performance.
Temple could put on a ball-control clinic in this contest. Since last season, Temple ranks 21st in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.8 percent), while Davidson has forced the 81st-fewest turnovers (17.7 percent).
Temple Owls vs. Davidson Wildcats Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Davidson, ATS Winner – Davidson, O/U – Over
Betting Trends
Temple ranks 13th in steals per game (8.8) while Davidson ranks 238th (5.5).
The Wildcats rank 90th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while the Owls rank 286th (37.4).
Davidson ranks 51st in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while Temple ranks 216th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
The Wildcats rank fifth in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Owls rank 87th (3.0).
Davidson averages 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 103rd in the country. Temple ranks 164th in assists allowed per game (12.9).