Florida Atlantic Owls vs Temple Owls Picks and Predictions for Sunday, January 18, 2026
The Florida Atlantic Owls will be on the road Sunday afternoon for a 12:00 PM match-up inside the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA, against the Temple Owls, and we have you ready to roll with our Florida Atlantic vs Temple prediction. Florida Atlantic has twelve wins and six losses thus far this season. The Temple Owls return home Sunday with eleven wins and six losses this season, currently 3-1 in conference play. Florida Atlantic comes into Sunday having won four of the last five, including three in a row, after an 18-point home victory over Wichita State. The Temple Owls come into Sunday following the two-point loss to Memphis in their last outing to end a lengthy winning streak. Read more about this Florida Atlantic vs Temple prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
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Florida Atlantic tries to stay atop of the conference
The Florida Atlantic Owls offense has been stout this season, averaging 83.6 points on 47% shooting from the floor, and Florida Atlantic is averaging 9 points per game over its last four victories. Defensively, Florida Atlantic is allowing 71.5 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 71.5 points per game over its last four wins. The Florida Atlantic offense rolled in their last outing, pouring in 85 points on 56% shooting from the floor, knocking down 7 triples. Defensively, Florida Atlantic was the better team, giving up only 67 points on 40% shooting from the floor. Florida Atlantic pulled in 36 rebounds and forced 12 turnovers to seal the victory. Kanaan Carlyle and Isaiah Elohim led the way for the Florida Atlantic offense in their last outing, pouring in 18 points apiece. Devin Williams scored 14 points, and Xander Pintelon was the 4th starter on the roster in double digits with 11 points on four shots in 21 minutes.
Devin Vanterpool leads the Florida Atlantic offense this season, averaging 15.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Kanaan Carlyle is second on the team, averaging 15.4 points, while Isaiah Elohim averages 11.9 points per game. Xander Pintelon averages 8.4 points in just under 21 minutes per game. Nicolo Moretti is averaging 4 points to go along with the team-leading 3.4 assists per game.
Key Injury Report for Florida Atlantic:
- Zion Sampaio (Questionable) - Undisclosed
Temple looks to get back to their winning ways
The Temple offense has been stout this season, averaging 75.9 points per game on 46% shooting from the floor, but the Owls scored only 53 points in their last outing. Defensively, Temple has been stout this season, holding opponents to an average of 69.4 points per game and allowing 62.6 points per game over the last five outings, including 64.5 points per game over their last four wins. The Temple offense was terrible in their last outing, scoring just 53 points on 34% shooting and 11% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Temple played well, holding Memphis to 55 points on 34% shooting and 25% from beyond the arc. Temple won the rebounding battle by 6, but turned the ball over 14 times, leading to the loss. Gavin Griffiths led the way with the Temple offense in their last outing with 15 points on 15 shots and 38 minutes. Derrian Ford led the team with 14 points on ten shots, while Aiden Tobiason added 10 points in 34 minutes.
Derrian Ford leads the Temple offense this season, averaging 17.5 points per game. Aiden Tobiason is second on the roster, averaging 14 points in 34 minutes per contest. Gavin Griffiths averages 12.2 points to go along with the team-leading 4.8 rebounds. Jordan Mason is averaging 11.4 points to go along with the team-high 4.8 assists. AJ Smith averages 7.8 points per game this season for Temple, but has played in only 8 games.
Key Injury Report for Temple:
- Connor Gal (Questionable) - Undisclosed
- CJ Hines (Questionable) - Undisclosed
- AJ Smith (Questionable) - Shoulder
Florida Atlantic vs Temple Pick
- Florida Atlantic vs Temple Spread Pick
Both teams have been mediocre thus far this season as each is only a few games above 500. Florida Atlantic is playing better basketball heading into this matchup and has the superior offense. Look for the Owls to come into this game locked in, as they are currently the number one team in the conference. Expect Florida Atlantic to play well on both sides of the ball and overwhelm Temple start to finish in this game. Florida Atlantic averages nearly eight points more per game, and that will be the difference on Sunday. Look for the Owls to do the job on the road to get the win and cover in Philadelphia to pick up their 13th victory of the season and 5th in conference play.
- Florida Atlantic vs Temple Over/Under Pick
Both teams are solid on offense, but each has a stout defense. Except for points to come at a premium on Sunday afternoon, as each team is competing for the top spot in the conference. Expect a grind-it-out game, start to finish, Sunday in Philadelphia as each team hunts for victory. Take Florida Atlantic to get the win Sunday afternoon, but the total will go well under the number as each team struggles to score for 40 straight minutes.
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