Wichita State Shockers vs Florida Atlantic Owls Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/15/26

This is a game in which the market sees Florida Atlantic at 7-1 in Boca Raton and immediately rushes to back the Owls. However, that’s overstated. The true focal point of this contest is Wichita State’s 55th-ranked defense, which allows less than 70 points per game, going up against FAU’s 35th-ranked offense that generates 83.5 points per contest. This is basically a dissertation on what wins when offense meets defense? Banking on the defense is the safer bet.

On the other side, Wichita State has a legitimate ball facilitator who can swing outcomes in Guard Kenyon Giles. This is key because, if the Shockers bring the Owls out into deep water, they will need a playmaker to get over the line. You may hear that the Owls had a season-defining win with a defensive stand against Memphis, but the Tigers aren’t exactly the prominent program they once were. Wichita State, meanwhile, has the profile of a team that enjoys physical play, taking the game into the mud and making smart shots to put itself in position to win. The best part is we aren’t asking for the Shockers to win, just to stay in range. The Shockers absolutely can win here, so the points in this occasion have tremendous upside.

Wichita State vs Florida Atlantic prediction: Wichita State Shockers +4.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to +4.

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