The FIU Panthers (15-8, 6-4 CUSA) wrap up their home schedule at Ocean Bank Convocation Center against the Florida Atlantic Owls (14-9, 6-4 CUSA). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
Florida Atlantic Owls vs. FIU Panthers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Panthers beat the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 81-76, while the Owls won big over the Marshall Thundering Herd 91-73.
The Owls had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.565 (above their season average of 0.500) and had a better turnover percentage (16.2 vs. 17.2). Meanwhile, FIU’s 0.576 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Western Kentucky, who had a mark of 0.452. The Panthers’ mark was above their season average of 0.536, while the Hilltoppers’ was below their season average of 0.529. FIU received a boost from Osasumwen Osaghae, who had 22 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Jailyn Ingram fueled Florida Atlantic with 16 points and 12 rebounds.
The Panthers edged out the Owls in this series last year, securing victories in two out of three games. In the last contest, FIU won 79-76. FIU had a better effective field goal percentage (0.492 vs. 0.405). Florida Atlantic, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.4 vs. 24.4). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
It will be a matchup of opposite styles as the up-and-down Panthers (ranked 13th in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Owls (131st in possessions per game).
Florida Atlantic Owls vs. FIU Panthers ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – FIU, ATS Winner – FIU, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- FIU ranks first in blocks per game (6.8) while Florida Atlantic ranks 197th (2.0).
- The Owls average 25.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 49th in the country. The Panthers rank 182nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.6).
- FIU ranks 13th in steals per game (9.2) while Florida Atlantic ranks 126th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- The Owls rank 91st in rebounds per game (37.2) while the Panthers rank 269th in rebounds allowed per game (40.6).
- FIU ranks 29th in assists per game (15.6) while Florida Atlantic ranks 188th (12.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
- The Panthers have been outscored by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. On the season, FIU has defeated opponents by an average of 5.4 points.
