Temple Owls vs Florida Atlantic Owls

This NCAAB matchup features Temple Owls (15-12 (9-5)) traveling to take on Florida Atlantic Owls (15-13 (9-4)) at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena, Boca Raton, FL. These two teams are closely matched, with both squads posting similar scoring differentials this season. This projects as a competitive contest that could go either way. On offense, FAU averages 80.0 points per game, which exceeds what the Temple defense typically allows (70.6 PPG). That mismatch could give the home side opportunities to exploit. Meanwhile, Temple scores 73.9 PPG but faces a FAU defense that limits opponents to 74.4 PPG. The home team's defensive effort could be the difference-maker. Home court advantage is worth approximately 3.5 points in NCAAB, and FAU will look to leverage their home crowd. Our model projects FAU to win by approximately 3.1 points. The 68% confidence interval ranges from FAU winning by 16 to losing by 10. Our model aligns closely with the market on this one, suggesting the oddsmakers have priced this game efficiently. Look for small edges in the total and moneyline markets to capitalize on any remaining value.

FAU enters at 15-13 (9-4), hovering around the .500 mark. They've shown flashes of strong play but haven't been able to sustain consistency. At home, they'll look to put together a complete performance and build momentum. Temple sits at 15-12 (9-5) on the season. They've been competitive in most outings but have had their share of inconsistent performances. On the road, they'll need to bring their best effort to come away with a win. When these teams meet, the home team typically has the edge given the crowd advantage and familiarity factor. The team that controls tempo and limits turnovers will likely dictate the outcome of this matchup.