Temple vs FAU Prediction 2/16/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Temple vs FAU Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday,  February 16th, at the Liacouras  Center. Let’s take a look at a Temple Owls vs FAU Panthers Pick. 

Temple is Suddenly Struggling

Temple is suddenly struggling heading into this game and they have lost three games in a row. In the last game against Tulsa, Temple scored 74 points while the defense gave up 80 points and that led to the defeat. Temple shot 42.4 percent from the field while they allowed Tulsa to shoot 53.4 percent from the field. Jamal Mashburn Jr had a strong game putting up 19 points, six assists, and three rebounds. No one has been able to slow him down all season. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. Two games ago against Memphis, they ended up losing 90-82. 

Temple currently sits with a 14-11 record overall and they have gone 11-13 against the spread. Temple is averaging 80.5 points while their defense is giving up 78.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 41st in the league while the defense is ranked 331st. They have done a good job of getting to the free throw line averaging 19.5 free throws per game. Jamal Mashburn Jr has been the top player averaging 22 points while shooting 42.9 percent from the field.

FAU Looks for Fifth Straight-Up Win

FAU has confidence heading into this game and they have won four straight games. Two games ago against Tulsa, they won 79-55 and in the last game against Charlotte, they ended up securing the 87-75 victory. Florida Atlantic shot 54.2 percent from the field and 48 percent from behind the three-point line. Kaleb Glenn had a strong game, putting up 18 points, six rebounds, and one assist. There were four different players that ended up putting at least 11 points. 

FAU has a 14-10 overall record and has gone 10-13 against the spread. Its offense is averaging 81.3 points, while its defense is giving up 76 points per game. The offense is ranked 34th in the league, while the defense is ranked 299th. For FAU to find success in this game, the offense is going to need to get out to a fast start to put on a show. Kaleb Glenn is averaging 12.6 points while shooting 54.3 percent from the field. 

Why FAU Will Beat Temple

• Florida Atlantic has won each of its last four games against the American Athletic Conference.
• Temple has lost each of its last three games against the American Athletic Conference.
• Temple has lost the first half in five of its last six day games against Conference opponents at Liacouras Center.

Temple vs FAU Prediction

It doesn’t matter how much Jamal Mashburn Jr. does; the rest of the team just doesn’t have enough interest in playing defense. Temple is giving up 78.5 points per game on the season, and they are going to really struggle to defend in this game. FAU is averaging 81.3 points per game, and they are going to go well over their season average here. FAU will be covering the spread by halftime. Back FAU against the spread.