The Howard Bison and FIU Golden Panthers meet Monday in college basketball action at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center. Here’s a Florida International vs Howard Prediction. This article will include a Florida International vs Howard Pick.
Howard Bison Betting Preview
The Howard Bison lost to Missouri, beat Tennessee State, and they play Boston and UMBC next. The Howard Bison are averaging 74.5 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 80.3 points on 49.6 percent shooting. Marcus Dockery is averaging 14.8 points and 1.3 rebounds, while Blake Harper is averaging 13.3 points and 2.8 assists. Bryce Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Anwar Gill is dishing 3.5 assists. The Howard Bison are shooting 43.4 percent from beyond the arc and 58.9 percent from the free throw line. The Howard Bison are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.
FIU Golden Panthers Betting Preview
The FIU Golden Panthers lost to Rice and Southern Utah, and they play Northwestern and Cal State Bakersfield next. The FIU Golden Panthers are averaging 85 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 71 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Jayden Brewer is averaging 18.7 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Ashton Williamson is averaging 11 points and 4.3 rebounds. Travis Gray is the third double-digit scorer and Dashon Gittens is grabbing 2 rebounds. The FIU Golden Panthers are shooting 28.6 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The FIU Golden Panthers are allowing 26.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Florida International Panthers will win
- Howard has lost eight of its last nine games after coming off overtime.
- Florida International has won 30 of its last 36 games against non-conference opponents at Ocean Bank Convocation Center.
- Florida International has won the first half in each of its last five home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of Howard’s last 13 night games have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
- Five of Florida International’s last six games have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Florida International ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (21.0).
- Florida International ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (31.3).
- Howard ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for a three-point percentage this season (43.4%).
- Howard ranks T35th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.8).
Florida International vs Howard Prediction
The Howard Bison are worth a look in the underdog role because of their success last season, and they arguably have the best player on the floor. However, the FIU Golden Panthers gave Rice and Southern Utah a run as an underdog, and performances like that should have a carry-over effect coming back home. If FIU can’t win this game, it’s likely going to be a long season. The line is reasonable. Give me FIU at home.