The Massachusetts Minutemen will be looking to pick up a win and cover the spread when they take on the Golden Panthers in FIU at FIU Stadium on Saturday in Week 14 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans going with the FIU Golden Panthers in this game found them listed as -1-point favorites on the betting odds menu at Sportsbook earlier in the week.
Earlier, Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game picked a 31-25 victory for the Minutemen. That score may change during the week, if injury or weather factors alter the numbers, so check the college football picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Massachusetts Minutemen vs FIU Golden Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The FIU Golden Panthers sit at 7-4 (5-6 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Massachusetts Minutemen are currently 4-7 (6-5 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? FIU is 7-4 OU, and Massachusetts is 6-4-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and FIU vs Massachusetts injuries news.
According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 85-rated FIU Golden Panthers and the No. 68-rated Massachusetts Minutemen in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits FIU's No. 96-ranked offense, averaging 24.27 PPG, against a Massachusetts defense that ranks No. 83 this week at 29 PPG. The FIU aerial game is averaging 233.36 yards per game, more than the Massachusetts Minutemen secondary allows through the air, 199 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Massachusetts Minutemen own the league's No. 64-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 174.2 yards per game when on the road. FIU, on the other hand, rates No. 81 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Minutemen grabbed a Week 12 victory over the Cougars in their last game, winning 16-10 at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
WKU didn't make much of a game of it last time out, losing to the Golden Panthers as FIU blasted them 41-17 in Week 13 action.
- Massachusetts is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Massachusetts is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Massachusetts is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games
- Massachusetts is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Florida International is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Florida International is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida International's last 5 games
- Florida International is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
