North Texas vs Temple Prediction 2/15/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a North Texas vs Temple prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 15th at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

North Texas Mean Green Betting Preview

The North Texas Mean Green are 14-11 (5-7) this season after they defeated Memphis by a score of 76-69 in their last game. North Texas led 33-32 at halftime and they scored 43 points in the second half to secure the win. The Mean Green shot 45% from the field, 20% on three pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. Je’Shawn Stevenson led North Texas with 16 points and three rebounds, while David Terrell Jr added 14 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, North Texas defeated UTSA by a score of 81-58, but lost to Rice by a score of 86-83 before that. The Mean Green have scored 70.8 points per game with 34.6 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 66.3 points against per game this season. Je’Shawn Stevenson is averaging 17.0 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, while David Terrell Jr is averaging 12.9 points and 4.7 assists per game for the Mean Green. North Texas is shooting 43.0% from the field, 69.8% on free throws, and 30.0% on three pointers this season. 

Temple Owls Betting Preview

The Temple Owls are 15-9 (7-4) this year after they lost to Tulane by a score of 77-66 in their last game. Temple was tied at 30 at halftime and they allowed 47 points in the second half for the loss. The Owls shot 33% from the field, 24% on three pointers, and 74% on free throws in the game. Derrian Ford led Temple with 26 points and three rebounds, while Jordan Mason added 15 points and five assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Temple defeated East Carolina by a score of 81-73 and South Florida by a score of 79-78. The Owls have scored 75.2 points per game with 34.2 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.7 points against per game this season. Derrian Ford is averaging 18.0 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, while Aiden Tobiason is averaging 15.1 points and 3.5 rebounds per game for the Owls. Temple is shooting 44.5% from the field, 75.4% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Temple Owls will win

• North Texas has lost six of its last seven away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Temple has won 20 of its last 25 games at Liacouras Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• North Texas has lost the first half in six of its last eight day games against the American Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Eighteen of Temple’s last 20 games against the American Conference at Liacouras Center have produced a total of 139+ points.
• Each of North Texas’ last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 139+ points.

North Texas vs Temple Prediction 

North Texas comes into this matchup on a two game winning streak and they have scored at least 76 points in three straight games. The Mean Green are shooting 43% from the field and their defense has regressed over the last few weeks. Temple has split their last four games and they are shooting 44% from the field. The Owls have allowed at least 77 points in three of their last five games, so both defenses are having some issues. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 137.5