Florida International vs Sam Houston State Prediction 10-22-24 College Football Picks

The Sam Houston Bearkats and Florida International Panthers meet Tuesday in week 9 college football action at Pitbull Stadium. Here’s a Florida International vs Sam Houston State Prediction. This article will include a Florida International vs Sam Houston State Pick.

Sam Houston Bearkats Betting Preview

The Sam Houston Bearkats beat UTEP, lost to Western Kentucky, and they play Louisiana Tech next. The Sam Houston Bearkats have won 2 of their last 3 road games. Hunter Watson is completing 59.6 percent of his passes for 987 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Qua’Vez Humphreys and Simeon Evans have combined for 531 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Ife Adeyi has 17 receptions.

The Sam Houston Bearkats ground game is averaging 219.7 yards per contest, and Watson leads the way with 407 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Sam Houston is allowing 24.9 points and 348.4 yards per game. Caleb Waver leads the Sam Houston Bearkats with 47 tackles, Chris Murray has 3.5 sacks and Jaidan Scott has 1 interception.

Florida International Panthers Betting Preview

The Florida International Panthers lost to Liberty and UTEP, and they play New Mexico State next. The Florida International Panthers have won 2 of their last 3 home games. Keyone Jenkins is completing 63.2 percent of his passes for 1,422 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Eric Rivers and Dean Patterson have combined for 903 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Nazeviah Burris has 21 receptions.

The Florida International Panthers ground game is averaging 101.3 yards per contest, and Kejon Owens leads the way with 301 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, FIU is allowing 28.7 points and 402.6 yards per game. Travion Barnes leads the Florida International Panthers with 85 tackles, Keegan Davis has 2.5 sacks and Brian Blades II has 1 interception.

Matchup/League Facts

• Florida International ranks 126th among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (28.8).
• Florida International ranks 124th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (101.3).
• Sam Houston State ranks 10th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (33:10).
• Sam Houston State ranks 11th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (219.7).

Florida International vs Sam Houston State Prediction

The FIU Panthers have played their best ball at home this season, but they’re still a below average team on both sides of the ball, especially defensively. Florida International is 122nd in run defense and 99th in total defense. There’s far more balance to Sam Houston State, and a rush offense that’s 11th in the county should be drooling over this matchup. Also, Sam Houston State is 2-0 ATS this season when favorites of 5 or more points, and they’ve won those games by an average of 20 points. I’ll side with the Bearkats and the chalk, that’s just under a full touchdown.