Florida Atlantic vs Temple Prediction 2/16/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Florida Atlantic vs Temple prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 16th at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Preview

The Florida Atlantic Owls are 14-10 (7-4) this year after they defeated Charlotte by a score of 87-75 in their last game. Florida Atlantic led 46-37 at halftime and added 41 points in the second half to secure the win. The Owls shot 54.2% from the field, 48% on three-pointers, and 84.6% on free throws in the game. Kaleb Glenn led Florida Atlantic with 18 points and six rebounds, while KyKy Tandy added 17 points and one rebound in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Owls defeated Tulsa by a score of 79-55 and South Florida by a score of 94-72. Florida Atlantic has won four games in a row and they are currently fifth in the AAC standings with a 7-4 record. Florida Atlantic has scored 81.3 points per game and they have allowed 76.0 points per game, while also averaging 37.1 rebounds and 16.9 assists per game this season. Kaleb Glenn is averaging 12.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 0.7 steals per game, while Tre Carroll is averaging 12.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this year. Florida Atlantic is shooting 46.9% from the field, 70.6% on free throws, and 36% on three-pointers this season. 

Temple Owls Betting Preview

The Temple Owls are 14-11 (6-6) this season after they lost to Tulsa by a score of 80-74 in their last game. Temple led 35-34 at halftime, but they allowed 46 points in the second half in the loss. The Owls shot 42.4% from the field, 29.4% on three-pointers, and 79.2% on free throws in the game. Jamal Mashburn Jr. led Temple with 19 points and six assists, while Quante Berry added 16 points and two assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Owls lost to Memphis by a score of 90-82 and South Florida by a score of 100-91. Temple has lost five of their last seven games and they are currently tied for sixth in the AAC standings with a 6-6 record. Temple has scored 80.5 points per game and they have allowed 78.5 points per game, while also averaging 37.2 rebounds and 11.1 assists per game this season. Jamal Mashburn Jr. is averaging 22.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Steve Settle III is averaging 11.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this year. Temple is shooting 45.1% from the field, 73.9% on free throws, and 36.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Temple will beat Florida Atlantic 

• Temple has won nine of its last 10 games at Liacouras Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Florida Atlantic has lost three of its last four games when playing with a rest advantage.

Why Florida Atlantic 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.

Florida Atlantic vs Temple Prediction 

Temple comes into this matchup on a three-game losing streak, but they will be at home for this game. The Owls are shooting 45.1% from the field this year and they have scored at least 82 points in four of their last five games, but their defense has been awful. Temple has allowed 80, 90, 100, 94, and 89 points in their last five games, so Florida Atlantic should have a big day on offense. FAU has won four games in a row and they have scored at least 79 points in all four wins. Florida Atlantic is shooting nearly 47% from the field this year, but they have also had issues on defense. Take the over here.