Temple vs FAU Prediction 2/26/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Temple vs FAU prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 26th at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Temple Owls Betting Preview

The Temple Owls are 15-12 (7-7) this season after they lost to Wichita State by a score of 69-57 in their last game. Temple trailed 33-27 at halftime and they only scored 30 points in the second half in the loss. The Owls shot 36% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 63% on free throws in the game. Aiden Tobiason led Temple with 18 points and five rebounds, while Derrian Ford added 15 points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Temple lost to UAB by a score of 76-71 and North Texas by a score of 65-62. The Owls have scored 73.9 points per game with 34.2 rebounds and 12.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.6 points against per game this season. Derrian Ford is averaging 17.9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, while Aiden Tobiason is averaging 14.8 points and 3.5 rebounds per game for the Owls. Temple is shooting 44.2% from the field, 74.1% on free throws, and 33.7% on three pointers this season. 

FAU Owls Betting Preview

The FAU Owls are 15-13 (7-8) this year after they lost to North Texas by a score of 73-72 in their last game. FAU led 34-32 at halftime, but they allowed 41 points in the second half for the narrow loss. The Owls shot 47% from the field, 47% on three pointers, and 64% on free throws in the game. Josiah Parker led FAU with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Amar Amkou added 14 points and one rebound in the loss. 

Prior to that game, FAU defeated UTSA by a score of 60-52, but lost to South Florida by a score of 83-81 before that. The Owls have scored 80.0 points per game with 39.1 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.4 points against per game this season. Kanaan Carlyle is averaging 13.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, while Isaiah Elohim is averaging 12.7 points and 4.2 rebounds per game for the Owls. FAU is shooting 46.0% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 33.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Florida Atlantic Owls will win

• Temple has lost each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Florida Atlantic has won six of its last seven night games at Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Temple Owls will win

• Florida Atlantic has lost seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

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

Temple vs FAU Prediction 

Temple comes into this matchup on a four game losing streak and they continue to drop in the conference standings. Temple is shooting 44% from the field and they have scored 66 points or fewer in three of their last four. FAU has lost seven of their last eight games, including both of their last two home games. FAU is shooting 46% from the field and they have allowed 78+ points in three of their last five games. I don’t like how either team is playing, but FAU has been brutal on defense, so I will take Temple and the points here.

David Racey's Pick: Temple +5.5