Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on FIU Arena Thursday as the Florida International Golden Panthers look to beat the odds vs the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Florida International Golden Panthers as -2.5-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles vs Florida International Golden Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles have watched them go 11-11 and 9-8 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Florida International Golden Panthers are at 9-13 and 10-6-1 ATS. In totals betting, the Florida International Golden Panthers are 8-7-1, while the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles have a 12-5 mark.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Florida International Golden Panthers rated this week at No. 195 and the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles sitting at No. 237.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Florida International's No. 206-ranked offense, averaging 70.68 PPG, against a Golden Eagles defense that ranks No. 163 at 72.91 PPG. The Golden Panthers field goal percentage has averaged 42.64% so far, less than the Golden Eagles marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.1% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Golden Eagles were hammered by Louisiana Tech on Saturday, losing by a 89-66 final at Thomas Assembly Center in college basketball betting action.
Eric Lockett scored 26 points for Florida International on Saturday, but the Mean Green managed a 69-67 victory over the Golden Panthers at The Super Pit.
- Southern Mississippi is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Southern Mississippi's last 8 games
- Southern Mississippi is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Southern Mississippi is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Florida International is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Florida International is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Florida International is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida International's last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Southern Mississippi at Florida Atlantic, Saturday, February 3rd
Florida International at Louisiana Tech, Saturday, February 3rd
