FAU vs Temple Prediction 2/26/26 College Basketball Picks Today

The Temple Owls and FAU Owls meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Eleanor R. Baldwin arena. Here’s a FAU vs. Temple prediction. This article will include an FAU vs. Temple pick.

Temple Owls Betting Preview

The Temple Owls lost to UAB and Wichita State, and they play Rice next. Temple has lost 4 straight games.

The Temple Owls are averaging 73.9 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 70.6 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Derrian Ford is averaging 17.9 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Aiden Tobiason is averaging 14.8 points and 3.5 rebounds. Jordan Mason is the third double-digit scorer and Gavin Griffiths is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Temple Owls are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74.1 percent from the free throw line. The Temple Owls are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.1 rebounds per game.

FAU Owls Betting Preview

The FAU Owls beat UTSA, lost to North Texas, and play Charlotte next. FAU has lost 7 of its last 8 games.

The FAU Owls are averaging 82.9 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 77.1 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Devin Vanterpool is averaging 15.8 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Kanaan Carlyle is averaging 13.7 points and 3.6 rebounds. Isaiah Elohim is the third double-digit scorer and Josiah Parker is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The FAU Owls are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 71.4 percent from the free throw line. The FAU Owls are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Florida Atlantic Owls will win

• Temple has lost each of its last four games.
• Florida Atlantic has won six of its last seven night games at Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena.
• Florida Atlantic has won the first half in each of its last seven night games at Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena.

Why the Temple Owls will win

• Florida Atlantic has lost seven of its last eight games.
• Florida Atlantic has lost the first half in three of its last four night games.

Total Points: Facts

• Each of Florida Atlantic’s last nine games at Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena has produced a total of 151+ points.
• Five of Temple’s last six road games have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.

FAU vs Temple Prediction

I guess oddsmakers are assuming FAU has figured things out after a win over UTSA and close losses to North Texas and USF. I’m not buying it. FAU has lost 7 of its last 8 games and continues to struggle on the defensive end. Temple has issues of its own, but it also has 5 road wins and has a physical defense that travels. This feels like it could be an ugly, sluggish game where Temple hangs around and has a chance to steal late. I can’t lay all these points with how FAU has looked over the last month. Give me Temple and the points.