Pittsburgh Panthers vs Florida International Golden Panthers Week 3 Betting Preview, Odds and Pick

Pittsburgh Panthers

vs

Florida International Golden Panthers
Saturday, September 13, 2014 12:00 PM ET
FIU Stadium

The NCAA college football betting menu features a clash between Florida International and Pittsburgh on Saturday, with the host Golden Panthers trying to win both for fans supporting them and bettors backing them.

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Pittsburgh Panthers vs Florida International Golden Panthers Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Pittsburgh Panthers have seen them go 2-0 and 2-0 ATS so far this season, while the Florida International Golden Panthers are at 1-1 and 2-0 ATS. In totals betting, the Golden Panthers are 0-2, while the Panthers are 1-0-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Florida International vs Pittsburgh injuries news.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Florida International Golden Panthers rated this week at No. 127 and the Pittsburgh Panthers sitting at No. 67.

How Pittsburgh Panthers vs Florida International Golden Panthers Stats Matchup

The game also pits Florida International's No. 103-ranked offense, averaging 23 PPG, against a Pittsburgh defense that ranks No. 11 this week at 10 PPG. The Florida International aerial game is averaging 186 yards per game, more than the Pittsburgh Panthers secondary allows through the air, 82.5 YPG per game.

Defensively, the Pittsburgh Panthers feature the league's No. 35-rated road run defense, allowing 142 yards per game. Florida International, meanwhile, ranks No. 106 in rushing offense at home.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Pittsburgh was a 30-20 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against Eagles. They covered the -5.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score (50) made Sportsbooks of PUSH bettors. Last time we saw the Eagles, they had no answer for James Conner as the Panthers rolled to a 30-20 victory at Alumni Stadium.

Florida International won its last outing, a 34-3 result against Seahawks on September 6. Florida International covered in that game as a -15.5-point favorite, while the 37 combined points took the game UNDER the total. Alex Gardner ran through the Wagner defense for 138 yards in Florida International's last game, handing the Seahawks a 34-3 setback on Saturday at FIU Stadium.

Pittsburgh Panthers vs Florida International Golden Panthers Betting Odds Trends

Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Florida International is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Florida International's last 10 games
Florida International is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Florida International is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Pittsburgh home to Iowa, Saturday, September 20th
Florida International home to Louisville, Saturday, September 20th

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