Temple vs Wichita State Picks and Predictions for Saturday, February 21, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 02/21/2026, 04:00 AM ET

Temple vs Wichita State Information

The Temple Owls will be on the road Saturday for a 6 PM matchup against the Wichita State Shockers in Wichita, KS. Temple has fifteen wins and 11 losses this season, riding a three-game skid into Saturday. Wichita State returns home Saturday with 17 wins and 10 losses this season, having won the last five, including two in a row, after a three-point double overtime victory in their last outing. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.

Temple Preview

The Temple offense has been mediocre this season, averaging 74.5 points on 45% shooting from the floor, but the Owls have averaged only 66.3 points per game over their last three losses. Defensively, Temple has allowed 70.7 points per game this season. Derrian Ford leads the Temple offense this season, averaging 18 points per game. Aiden Tobiason is second in the team, averaging 14.7 points per game this season. Jordan Mason averages 12 points to go along with the team-leading 4.3 assists. Gavin Griffiths averages 10.5 points and leaves the team pulling in 5.1 rebounds per game.

Wichita State Preview

The Wichita State Shockers have averaged 77.7 points on 44% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, the Shockers have been solid, holding opponents to 70.7 points per game through 27 games this year. Kenyon Giles leads the Wichita State offensive season with 18.8 points per game. Karon Boyd is 2nd on the team with 11.1 points per game. Big man will Berg averages 8.9 points to go along with the team-leading 2 rebounds. Dre Kindell averages 6.7 points and leads the team, dishing out 2.7 assists.

Temple vs Wichita State Prediction

Wichita State is the far better team in this match, and it will show from the opening minutes on Saturday. Look for the Shockers to continue their winning ways against a struggling Temple team in this matchup. Wichita State has the better offense and home-field advantage. Take the Shockers Saturday to get the easy win and cover at home against Temple. Final Score Prediction, Wichita State Shockers win and cover 75-62.

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