FAU recently secured an exciting 83-81 victory against Temple on February 18, 2025, contributing to their momentum as they head into this matchup.

The Owls have demonstrated a strong home court advantage, winning 17 of their last 20 games at home, while Wichita State has faced challenges on the road, with a dismal 4-15 record in their last 19 away games.

This highly anticipated game is scheduled for a 9 p.m. ET tipoff at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena, where FAU is favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under is set at 153.5 points according to SportsLine.

The SportsLine model has simulated the game 10,000 times, favoring the Under and identifying a reliable point-spread pick that has hit over 60% of the time.

The Florida Atlantic Owls, currently holding a record of 15-10 and 8-4 in the American Athletic Conference, are set to extend their five-game winning streak against the Wichita State Shockers, who also share a 15-10 record but stand at 5-7 in the conference.

Kaleb Glenn has been a key player for FAU, leading the team in scoring against Temple with 17 points off the bench, and he averages 12.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game this season.

FAU has shown significant improvement after a challenging non-conference season, managing to win three of their last five games against the spread.

Wichita State's recent success includes a notable win against Memphis, where Quincy Ballard and Corey Washington had standout performances.

On the other side, Xavier Bell leads Wichita State in scoring with an average of 14.5 points per game, while Corey Washington contributes 13.7 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.

Wichita State enters this game with confidence, having won four straight games, including a thrilling overtime victory against then-No. 14 Memphis.

Despite their recent success, FAU currently sits fifth in the American Athletic Conference standings, just one game behind second-place North Texas in the loss column.