The FIU Golden Panthers (16-11, 7-7 CUSA) will be at FAU Arena to square off with the Florida Atlantic Owls (16-11, 7-7 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
FIU Golden Panthers at Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Owls dismantled the Rice Owls 60-41, while the Golden Panthers beat the North Texas Mean Green 69-59.
FIU played a nearly perfect game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.261 (above their season average of 0.238) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.620 (above their season average of 0.508). North Texas was 0.163 and 0.520, respectively, for those same stats. Florida Atlantic, meanwhile, did a great job of making free throws (9-11; 81.8 percent). Karlis Silins had a good outing for Florida Atlantic, putting up 10 points and five rebounds. FIU was led by Brian Beard Jr., who recorded 22 points and five assists.
The Owls evened the season series at one with an 89-72 win in their most recent game. Despite the loss, Devon Andrews had a standout performance with 19 points. Florida Atlantic made good use of their 31 trips to the free throw line, converting on 26 of them (83.9 percent). FIU, on the other hand, was 17-24 (70.8 percent).
This could end up being a mistake-prone game for the Florida Atlantic offense. Florida Atlantic ranks 288th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.6 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of FIU forces the third-most turnovers in the nation (25.5 percent). Moreover, the Golden Panthers rank 262nd in offensive rebounding percentage (26.0 percent), while the Owls rank 57th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.7 percent).
FIU vs. Florida Atlantic Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Florida Atlantic, ATS Winner – Florida Atlantic, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Florida Atlantic averages 39.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 19th in the nation. FIU ranks 299th in rebounds allowed per game (42.8).
- The Owls rank 25th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Golden Panthers rank 172nd (4.3).
- Florida Atlantic averages 12.9 assists per game, which ranks 171st in the country. FIU ranks 208th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- The Golden Panthers rank ninth in three pointers attempted per game (28.7) while the Owls rank 219th in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
- FIU averages 10.7 steals per game, which ranks first in the NCAA. Florida Atlantic ranks 181st in steals allowed per game (7.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Panthers have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, FIU has defeated opponents by an average of 3.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 64.8 points per game (6.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.2 points per game (8.8 below their season average).
