FAU vs UTSA Prediction 2/18/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a FAU vs UTSA prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th at the UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

FAU Owls Betting Preview

The FAU Owls are 14-12 (6-7) this year after they lost to South Florida by a score of 83-81 in overtime. FAU led 38-36 at halftime, but they only scored 34 points in the second half and picked up the tough loss in overtime. The Owls shot 46% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 69% on free throws in the game. Devin Vanterpool led FAU with 26 points and three rebounds, while Devin Williams added 15 points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, FAU lost to Rice by a score of 81-73 and Tulsa by a score of 78-76. The Owls have scored 81.0 points per game with 39.4 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.3 points against per game this season. Devin Vanterpool is averaging 15.8 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, while Kanaan Carlyle is averaging 14.0 points and 3.5 rebounds per game for the Owls. FAU is shooting 46.3% from the field, 71.8% on free throws, and 33.2% on three pointers this year. 

UTSA Roadrunners Betting Preview

The UTSA Roadrunners are 5-20 (1-12) this season after they defeated Charlotte by a score of 88-79 in their last game. UTSA trailed 44-38 at halftime, but they scored 50 points in the second half to escape with the win. The Roadrunners shot 48% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 90% on free throws in the game. Jamir Simpson led UTSA with 20 points and eight rebounds, while Brent Moss added 16 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, UTSA lost to East Carolina by a score of 88-72 and North Texas by a score of 81-58. The Roadrunners have scored 69.6 points per game with 36.2 rebounds and 11.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 80.6 points against per game this season. Jamir Simpson is averaging 16.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, while Brent Moss is averaging 9.8 points and 4.7 rebounds per game for the Roadrunners. UTSA is shooting 39.9% from the field, 69.1% on free throws, and 29.2% on three pointers this season. 

Why the UTSA Roadrunners will win

• Florida Atlantic has lost each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Florida Atlantic has lost the first half in six of its last seven games at UTSA Convocation Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Florida Atlantic Owls will win

• UTSA has lost each of its last 14 night games against the American Conference.
• Florida Atlantic has won each of its last six games against UTSA.
• Florida Atlantic has won the first half in four of its last five games against UTSA.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Florida Atlantic’s last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
• Eight of UTSA’s last nine home games against the American Conference have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.

FAU vs UTSA Prediction 

UTSA comes into this contest with just one conference win on the season, but that one win came in their last game and they will look to build on that here. The Roadrunners are shooting 40% from the field and they have allowed 79+ points in five straight games. FAU has lost six games in a row and they have allowed at least 78 points in four of their last five. I don’t trust either defense in this game, but UTSA showed some life last time out and I think they can keep this one close. Take the points with the Roadrunners here.

David Racey's Pick: UTSA +13.5