Temple vs UAB Prediction 2/23/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Temple vs UAB Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday,  February 23rd, at the Bartow Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Owls’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Blazers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Temple

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UAB

-Recent betting trends in games played between Temple and UAB

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Owls and Blazers. 

UAB has won the last four games played against Temple. Back last March, UAB won 85-69. 

Temple is Suddenly Struggling

Temple is suddenly struggling heading into this game, and they have lost five games in a row. Two games ago against the Florida Atlantic, they lost 83-81; in the last game against Charlotte, they lost 78-72. They forced overtime in the last game but only scored four points in the extra time, which led to the defeat. One issue in the last game was Jamal Mashburn Jr missed it because of a lower-body injury. He’s questionable for this game; Temple could be in some major trouble if he can’t go. 

Temple is trying to stay afloat and sits with a 14-13 record overall. Away from home, the success hasn’t been there, and they sit with a 2-8 record. Temple is averaging 80.2 points but their defense is giving up 78.6 points. They are a good offensive team, but their defense has shown major holes all season. Mashburn is averaging 22 points per game, but he’s questionable for this game. If he’s out, the bench is going to need to have some other guys step up that usually don’t. Without Mashburn, it will be tough to win, but it’s not impossible as long as they use a balanced attack. 

Can UAB Win the Third Straight Game?

UAB suddenly has a ton of confidence and has won two games in a row. Two games ago against South Florida, they won 85-78; in the last game against RIce, they won 90-89. In the second half, the defense gave up 49 points, which almost blew the game, but they made one late stop to pick up the win. Yaxel Lendeborg had a huge game, putting up 21 points and 14 rebounds. Eferen Johnson also came off the bench and put 24 points. UAB has suddenly found success because they have had more than a couple of players stepping up. 

UAB sits with a 17-9 record overall, and at home, they have gone 11-3. UAB wants to push the pace, and they are averaging 83.7 points per game. They want to push the pace and are second in all of college basketball in terms of shot attempts per game. Yaxel Lendeborg has been the top player this season, averaging 18 points, while shooting 55.8 percent from the field and 34 percent from behind the three-point line. Lendeborg needs to light up the scoreboard here. 

Why the UAB Blazers Will Beat Temple

• UAB has won each of its last eight games at Bartow Arena.
• Temple has lost each of its last five road games.

Tempe vs UAB Prediction 

The status of Mashburn for this game could have a huge impact on the side, so we will stay away without knowing if he’s playing. That being said, even if Temple doesn’t have Mashburn Jr, they are still a talented offense, and they will find plenty of success scoring against a UAB defense that has been a significant issue all season. UAB’s offense has been consistent all season, averaging 83.7 points, and they will go well above their season average here. In four of the last five games for UAB, at least one team has scored 82 points, which shows just how consistently good the offense is and how consistently bad the defense is. Back the over.