The Florida International Golden Panthers will try to cover the point spread at FIU Arena on Saturday when they get a visit from the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Florida International Golden Panthers were listed as -8.5-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners vs Florida International Golden Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 7-12 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Florida International Golden Panthers are 10-8-1 ATS. Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners are 12-7 on betting the total; Florida International Golden Panthers are 12-7.
The Golden Panthers - Roadrunners odds would favor the Golden Panthers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Florida International is rated No. 189 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Texas-San Antonio is at No. 272.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Florida International's No. 169-ranked scoring average of 71.48 PPG, against a Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners defense rated No. 253 and allowing 84.96 PPG. The Florida International Golden Panthers FG% has averaged 47.17% to date this season, more than the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners shooters have managed so far (41.59% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Ryan Bowie scored 23 points in a futile effort to lead the Roadrunners to a win (they lost 79-73 to Florida Atlantic at FAU Arena on Thursday).
Elmo Stephen scored 18 points in a futile effort to lead the Golden Panthers to a win (they lost 84-74 to Texas El Paso at FIU Arena on Thursday).
Next Betting Matchups
Texas-San Antonio home to Louisiana Tech, Thursday, February 18th
Florida International at North Texas, Thursday, February 18th