FAU Owls Aim to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Wichita State Shockers

February 20, 2025
FAU Owls Aim to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Wichita State Shockers
  • 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.

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