The Florida Atlantic Owls (14-10, 6-5 CUSA) wrap up their home schedule at FAU Arena against the FIU Panthers (16-8, 7-4 CUSA). The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
FIU Panthers vs. Florida Atlantic Owls ATS Odds
In their first matchup this season, Osaghae led the Panthers to a 69-50 victory. He put up 13 points and six rebounds. FIU’s 0.500 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Florida Atlantic, who had a mark of 0.355.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Florida Atlantic offense. Florida Atlantic ranks 215th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.7 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of FIU forces the 55th-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.2 percent).
FIU vs. Florida Atlantic Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – FIU, ATS Winner – FIU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida Atlantic ranks 94th in rebounds per game (37.2) while FIU ranks 287th in rebounds allowed per game (40.4).
- The Panthers rank 10th in steals per game (9.4) while the Owls rank 140th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- FIU averages 26.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 37th in the NCAA. Florida Atlantic ranks 141st in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
- The Panthers rank first in blocks per game (6.8) while the Owls rank 191st (2.1).
- FIU ranks 31st in assists per game (15.4) while Florida Atlantic ranks 192nd (12.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (7.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (matching their season average).
- The Owls have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Florida Atlantic has defeated opponents by an average of 2.8 points.
