Free CFB Pick: FIU vs Charlotte 10/8/21 College Football Picks & Predictions

The FIU Panthers meet the Charlotte 49ers in week 6 C-USA college football action from Riccardo Silva Stadium in Miami, Florida on Friday night.

The Charlotte 49ers come into this game looking to rebound after a 24-14 loss at the hands of Illinois last time out. Chris Reynolds has thrown for 1,115 yards, 11 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 62.7% passing while Calvin Camp and Shadrick Byrd each have 200+ rushing yards for the 49ers on the year. Grant DuBose and Victor Tucker anchor Charlotte’s receiving corps with 300+ yards apiece this season. On defense, Tyler Murray has a team-high 38 total tackles while Markees Watts has a team-high 3 sacks

The FIU Panthers will be on the lookout to bounce back after a 58-21 loss to FAU last time out. Max Bortenschlager leads the Panthers with 1,368 yards, 10 touchdowns and 5 picks on 52.1% passing while D’vonte Price has 411 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns. Tyrese Chabers leads the Panthers with 17 grabs for 471 yards and 4 TDs while Bryce Singleton has a team-high 21 grabs for 408 yards this season. On defense, Richard Dames leads the Panthers with 33 total tackles while Daniel Jackson has a pair of sacks.

Charlotte is 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a loss while the under is 5-1 in their last 6 Friday games. FIU is 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games as a home underdog and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Friday games while the over is 5-0 in their last 5 games following a loss.

This is not the game I’m looking to bet on Friday if I had my choice. Both teams have had their steps up in competition and both have struggled as of late, which is why, I’m backing the under here. I’m just not sure we see either side break 20 points here. Give me the under.