Florida International Golden Panthers will go to the free throw line vs Florida Atlantic Owls on Saturday, hoping to boost its 4-11 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Florida International Golden Panthers before tip-off in this one found them as 3.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
Florida International Golden Panthers vs Florida Atlantic Owls Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Florida Atlantic Owls sit at 4-9 (5-5 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Florida International Golden Panthers are currently 4-11 (3-5 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Florida Atlantic is 5-5 OU, and Florida International is 4-4 OU.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Florida Atlantic Owls rated this week at No. 275 and the Florida International Golden Panthers sitting at No. 253.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Florida Atlantic has the nation's No. 197-rated offensive output, at 71.31 PPG. The visiting Florida International Golden Panthers defense ranks No. 158 allowing on average 72.07 PPG. The Owls FG% has averaged 41.23% so far, less than the Florida Atlantic Golden Panthers marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.4% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Golden Panthers wasted a 26-point performance from Donte McGill in losing to Western Kentucky 69-66 on Monday at FIU Arena.
Florida Atlantic suffered a 89-72 loss against Marshall on Monday, getting 16 points from Justin Massey in a losing effort at FAU Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Florida International at UTEP, Thursday, January 12th
Florida Atlantic at UTSA, Thursday, January 12th