Temple vs FAU Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 26)
- Temple has lost four consecutive games in conference play.
- FAU is 1-7 in its last eight matchups in the American.
- This marks the fifth all-time matchup between the two American squads.
A “Battle of the Owls” will commence when the FAU Owls host the Temple Owls on Feb. 26. FAU stands out as the slight favorite, paving the way for an intriguing showdown that will directly impact the conference standings near the end of the regular season.
How to Watch
- When: Thursday, Feb. 26, 7 pm ET
- Where: Eleanor Baldwin Arena, Boca Raton, Florida
- How to Watch: ESPN2
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple | -110 | +4.5 | O146 |
| FAU | -110 | -4.5 | U146 |
Game Preview
Temple (15-12, 7-7 American) prepares for a tough matchup on the road against a fellow Owl counterpart. They have lost their last four games, falling in the conference standings after losses to Tulane, North Texas, UAB, and Wichita State. Derrian Ford is fourth in the conference in scoring at 17.9 points per game. Meanwhile, Gavin Griffiths trails only FAU’s Devin Williams in blocks per game in the American, averaging two blocks per contest.
FAU (15-13, 7-8 American) finally got to end a brutal six-game losing streak after beating UTSA on the road. However, they were unable to make a win streak after falling to North Texas on Feb. 22. As they seek to have their best players back, they need to win their remaining league games to secure a spot in the conference tournament. Josiah Parker is on pace to win the conference’s Freshman of the Year Award, racking up double-doubles with his explosiveness inside the paint and activity on the glass. They will also hope for a big performance from Kanaan Carlyle, who is second on the team in scoring with 14 points per game.
Temple vs FAU Head-to-Head
The two programs have had four meetings in their history, and the result is 3-1 for FAU. The last matchup was in January 2025 when FAU won 79-73 on the road.
Temple vs FAU Predictions
It’s now or never for both teams to gain much-needed momentum ahead of the conference tournament. They need to win most of their remaining games to punch their tickets or risk missing out on it entirely. FAU is need of a major spark to end the season strong with three games remaining, meaning that the hosts will have plenty of motivation to prepare for their last conference matchups. Our betting pick here is for FAU to defend a 4.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick: FAU Owls -4.5
