The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Saturday when they play host to the Florida International Golden Panthers at E.A. Diddle Arena in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Western Kentucky sat as -14.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Florida International Golden Panthers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers sit at 17-7 (14-8 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Florida International Golden Panthers are currently 11-14 (13-6-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Western Kentucky is 8-12-2 OU, and Florida International is 9-9-1 OU.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 72-ranked Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the No. 153-rated Florida International Golden Panthers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Florida International is ranked No. 129 in NCAA basketball at 35.92 per game. Contrast that with Western Kentucky's No. 130 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Western Kentucky is the No. 247-ranked team in the country at 5.58 per game, while Florida International rates No. 218 at 6.48 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Golden Panthers endured a 76-66 loss at the hands of the Thundering Herd on Thursday, despite a 16-point effort from Trejon Jacob at Cam Henderson Center.
The Hilltoppers got 20 points from Taveion Hollingsworth as Western Kentucky ran past Florida Atlantic 75-63 on Thursday at E.A. Diddle Arena.
- Florida International is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida International's last 7 games
- Florida International is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Florida International is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road
- Western Kentucky is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games
- Western Kentucky is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Western Kentucky's last 5 games
- Western Kentucky is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Florida International at Florida Atlantic, Saturday, February 17th
Western Kentucky at North Texas, Thursday, February 15th
