FIU Panthers (1-1) vs. Florida Atlantic Owls (0-2)
September 14, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Florida Atlantic Owls -5.5 / FIU Panthers +5.5; Over/Under: +42.5
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The FIU Panthers and the FAU Owls meet in week 3 college football action from FAU Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an FAU vs FIU Prediction.
FIU Recap
The FIU Panthers come into this one looking to build on their first win of the year coming in the form of a 52-16 win over Central Michigan last time out. After this game, FIU will head home to welcome FCS Monmouth to town.
Panthers Finding Ways To Produce
Keyone Jenkins has thrown for 253 yards, 3 touchdowns, and an interception on 63.8% passing while Kejon Owens has a team-high 96 rushing yards and a touchdown. Josiah Miamen has a team-high 6 receptions for 66 yards while Eric Rivers has 54 receiving yards and Dean Patterson has 6 receptions as well for the Panthers. On defense, CJ Christian leads the Panthers with 17 total tackles while Travion Barnes has a team-high 11 solo tackles. As a team, FIU’s defense has logged 4 sacks and 5 interceptions this season.
Why the Florida International Panthers will win
- Florida Atlantic has lost each of its last six games.
- Florida International has won three of its last four September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Florida International has covered the spread in each of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
- Florida Atlantic has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games at FAU Stadium.
FAU Recap
The FAU Owls will be looking to get their first win of the year after a 24-7 loss to Army last time out, dropping to 0-2 on the year. After this matchup, FAU will head out on the road to take on UConn.
Owls Struggling To Put Up Offense
Cam Fancher has thrown for 309 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions on 59.7% passing while also rushing for 77 yards this season. Omari Hayes leads FAU’s receiving group with 9 receptions for 119 receiving yards and a touchdown. On defense, Jackson Ambush leads the Owls with 18 total tackles while Devonta Davis has a sack and Phillip Dunnam has an interception as well on the year.
Why the Florida Atlantic Owls will win
- Florida Atlantic has won each of its last six games against Florida International.
- Florida International has lost seven of its last eight road games in September.
- Florida Atlantic has covered the spread in each of its last six games against Florida International.
- Florida International has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games at FAU Stadium.
FAU vs FIU Prediction
I’m leaning towards FIU here. Potentially the under as well, but I’ve seen little from the Owls to suggest they should be laying points against anyone right now. FIU hasn’t been a world-beater, but they throttled Central Michigan last week, and I think they can keep it rolling with another win in this one. Give me the Panthers and the points.
