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Temple vs. Wichita State prediction: Why Wichita State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/21/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Temple vs Wichita State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Wichita State will square off with Temple in men's college basketball action at Charles Koch Arena on Saturday, beginning at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Wichita State as the most likely winner of the Temple vs. Wichita State game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Temple vs. Wichita State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Temple and Wichita State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Wichita State an 80% chance of defeating Temple. Our predicted final score has Wichita State winning 75-67.
According to our model, Temple (+9.5) has a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 144.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.
Temple vs. Wichita State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Temple | Wichita State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +9.5 (-114) | -9.5 (-114) |
| Moneyline | +400 | -450 |
| Total | o144.5 (-110) | u144.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Temple vs. Wichita State picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Temple +9.5 | -114 |
| Moneyline | Temple | +400 |
| Total | Over 144.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Temple +9.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Temple vs. Wichita State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Wichita State and Temple at Charles Koch Arena is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Temple vs. Wichita State
- Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Charles Koch Arena
Conclusion
We predict Wichita State, with an 80% win probability, will likely beat Temple on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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