Tulane vs Temple Prediction 3/5/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Tulane vs Temple prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, March 5th at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview

The Tulane Green Wave are 17-12 (8-8) this season after they lost to South Florida by a score of 90-62 in their last game. Tulane trailed 49-38 at halftime and they were outscored 41-24 in the second half in the blowout loss. The Green Wave shot 37% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Curtis Williams Jr led Tulane with 27 points and six rebounds, while Rowan Brumbaugh added 11 points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Tulane lost to Tulsa by a score of 90-56, but did beat Rice by a score of 81-75 before that. The Green Wave have scored 72.2 points per game with 31.2 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.7 points against per game this season. Rowan Brumbaugh is averaging 18.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, while Asher Woods is averaging 12.9 points and 3.2 rebounds per game for the Green Wave. Tulane is shooting 42.8% from the field, 75.7% on free throws, and 32.2% on three pointers this season. 

Temple Owls Betting Preview

The Temple Owls are 15-14 (7-9) this year after they lost to Rice by a score of 80-74 in their last game. Temple led 36-35 at halftime, but they allowed 45 points in the second half for the loss. The Owls shot 50% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Aiden Tobiason led Temple with 20 points and three rebounds, while Derrian Ford added 20 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Temple lost to FAU by a score of 77-73 and Wichita State by a score of 69-57. The Owls have scored 73.9 points per game with 33.6 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.1 points against per game this season. Derrian Ford is averaging 18.1 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, while Aiden Tobiason is averaging 15.1 points and 3.5 rebounds per game for the Owls. Temple is shooting 44.6% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 33.7% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Temple Owls will win

• Temple has won 15 of its last 18 night games at Liacouras Center.
• Tulane has lost 16 of its last 18 Thursday night games against the American Conference.
• Tulane has lost the first half in seven of its last eight night games against the American Conference.

Why the Tulane Green Wave will win

• Temple has lost each of its last six games against Conference opponents.
• Tulane has won three of its last four road games.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Tulane’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Liacouras Center have produced a total of 145+ points.
• Five of Temple’s last six home games have produced a total of 147+ points.

Tulane vs Temple Prediction 

Temple comes into this matchup on a lengthy losing streak and they are 7-9 in conference play, but they will be at home here. The Owls are shooting 45% from the field and they have allowed 76+ in three of their last four. Tulane has dropped two in a row and they have allowed 90 points in each of those games. The Green Wave are shooting 43% from the field and they have scored 62 points or fewer in three of their last five. I don’t love the defenses in this game and neither team has been impressive recently, but I am not laying points with this Temple team. Take Tulane here.

David Racey's Pick: Tulane +4.5