The FIU Panthers (8-3) and the Stetson Hatters (5-8) go head-to-head at Edmunds Center. The Panthers are an 8.5-point favorite and will attempt to continue their five-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 144.5 points and action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 22, 2019.
FIU Panthers at Stetson Hatters ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Hatters lost a close one to the UNC Asheville Bulldogs, 78-76, while the Panthers had no trouble getting past the Florida Memorial Lions, 99-74.
FIU played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 16.6 (better than their season average of 19.2) and a free throw rate of 0.200 (above their season average of 0.186). For those same stats, Florida Memorial had marks of 25.2 and 0.149, respectively. Stetson, on the other hand, held UNC Asheville to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 33.3). Stetson received a boost from Rob Perry, who put up 29 points and eight rebounds. Trejon Jacob, meanwhile had a good game for FIU, recording 18 points, eight rebounds and five steals.
Matchups involving the Panthers tend to go under the total (75.0 percent). FIU comes into the contest with records of 8-3 straight up (SU) and 5-3 against the spread (ATS).
There does not appear to be a trend for games including the Hatters in regards to the total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Moreover, Stetson owns records of 5-8 SU and 5-5 ATS.
This could end up being a mistake-prone game for the offense of Stetson. Stetson ranks 332nd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.1 percent), while the pesky defense of FIU forces the 24th-most turnovers in the nation (24.9 percent). This game should be a battle of opposite styles. The fast-paced Panthers rank fourth in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Hatters rank 324th.
FIU Panthers at Stetson Hatters Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – FIU, ATS Winner – FIU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- FIU ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (27.8) while Stetson ranks 263rd in three pointers allowed per game (29.0).
- The Panthers rank fourth in steals per game (11.2) while the Hatters rank 140th (6.2).
- FIU ranks 24th in blocks per game (7.4) while Stetson ranks 126th (2.8).
- The Hatters rank 61st in rebounds allowed per game (32.6) while the Panthers rank 260th (40.5).
- FIU ranks 50th in assists per game (17.8) while Stetson ranks 199th (10.9).
- Stetson is 2-1 ATS at home, while FIU is 4-2 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone under in 4 of the Panthers’ 6 road games, while 2 of the Hatters’ 3 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Hatters are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Panthers are 1-2.
- In their last five games, Stetson has 4 overs and 1 under, while FIU has 2 unders and 1 over.
- The Hatters’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 3.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 84.0 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
