The FAU Owls and the FIU Panthers meet in week 3 college football action from Pitbull Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an FAU Owls vs. FIU Panthers prediction.
FAU Owls Recap
The FAU Owls come into this game looking to build on a 56-14 win over Florida A&M last time out to sit at 1-1 on the year. After this game, the Owls will head home for a matchup with the Memphis Tigers.
Owls Looking To Build On First Win Of The Season
Caden Veltkamp has thrown for 537 yards, 6 touchdowns and 4 interceptions on 64.8% passing while Gemari Sands leads FAU in rushing with 127 rushing yards so far this season. Easton Messer has a team-high 19 catches for 149 yards while Asaad Waseem has 8 grabs for 125 yards and 3 touchdowns so far this season. On defense, Leon Hart Jr. has a team-high 13 total tackles along with a sack while Wilky Denaud also has a sack for the Owls so far this season.
Why the Florida Atlantic Owls will win
- Florida Atlantic has won each of its last seven games against Florida International.
- Florida International has lost nine of its last 11 games against teams from Florida.
- Florida Atlantic has covered the spread in each of its last seven games against Florida International.
- Florida International has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight September games as a favorite.
FIU Panthers Recap
The FIU Panthers come into this game looking to rebound from a 34-0 loss at the hands of Penn State last time out to sit at 1-1 on the year. After this game, FIU will head home for a matchup with Delaware.
FIU Looking For Bounce Back Showing At Home
Keyone Jenkins has thrown for 314 yards and an interception on 56.9% passing while Kejon Owens has a team-high 149 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns so far this season. Eric Nelson leads the Panthers in receiving with 56 receiving yards while Anthony Carrie has a team-high 6 receptions for 44 yards so far this season. On defense, Johnny Chaney Jr. leads the Panthers with 17 total tackles including 11 solo tackles while Josiah Taylor has 16 total tackles. As a unit, FIU’s defense has combined for 4 sacks so far this season.
Why the Florida International Panthers will win
- Florida Atlantic has lost each of its last 10 road games against non-conference opponents.
- The home team has won each of Florida International’s last six games.
- The favorite has covered the spread in seven of Florida Atlantic’s last eight games.
- Florida Atlantic has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games as an underdog.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between Florida Atlantic and Florida International have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Florida Atlantic’s last five games against teams from Florida have gone OVER the total points line.
FAU Owls vs. FIU Panthers Prediction
I’m on FAU here. The Owls have owned this rivalry matchup over the years, and I think that it continues here. I feel like FAU’s offense has a lot more upside than FIU’s especially at QB because I think Caden Veltkamp is the better option over Keyone Jenkins in this one and I just feel like FAU gets the job done in this game. Give me FAU here.