The Florida International Panthers and Jacksonville State Gamecocks meet Saturday in week 12 college football action at AmFirst Stadium. Here’s a Jacksonville State vs Florida International Prediction. This article will include a Jacksonville State vs Florida International Pick.
Florida International Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida International Panthers lost to Sam Houston, beat New Mexico State, and they play Kennesaw State next. The Florida International Panthers have lost 6 straight road games. Keyone Jenkins is completing 61.5 percent of his passes for 1,776 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Eric Rivers and Dean Patterson have combined for 1,276 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, while Nazeviah Burris has 22 receptions.
The Florida International Panthers ground game is averaging 103.8 yards per contest, and Kejon Owens leads the way with 356 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, FIU is allowing 24.9 points and 363.4 yards per game. Travion Barnes leads the Florida International Panthers with 109 tackles, Keegan Davis has 3.5 sacks and JoJo Evans has 2 interceptions.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Preview
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks beat Liberty and La Tech, and they play Sam Houston next. Jacksonville State has won 3 straight home games. Tyler Huff is completing 61.7 percent of his passes for 1,701 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Cam Vaughn and Michael Pettway have combined for 858 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Brock Rechsteiner has 9 receptions.
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks ground game is averaging 126.5 yards per contest, and Tre Stewart leads the way with 1,080 yards and 17 touchdowns. Defensively, Jacksonville State is allowing 52 points and 581 yards per game. Antonio Carter leads the Jacksonville State Gamecocks with 74 tackles, Reginald Hughes has 3.5 sacks and Zechariah Poyser has 3 interceptions.
Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win
- Florida International has lost each of its last 14 games in November.
- Jacksonville State has won each of its last six games.
- Jacksonville State has covered the spread in each of its last four home games against conference opponents.
- Florida International has failed to cover the spread in 12 of its last 14 November games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Jacksonville State has won the first half in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
- Jacksonville State has won the first quarter in each of its last three home games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of Florida International’s last 15 November games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of Jacksonville State’s last 12 games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Jacksonville State ranks 4th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (260.9).
- Jacksonville State ranks T7th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (18.7).
- Florida International ranks 130th among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (28.3).
- Florida International ranks 12th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (166.9).
Jacksonville State vs Florida International Prediction
The FIU Panthers are 2-0 ATS as a double-digit underdog this season but they’re just a bad team across the board, and I’m not excited to get behind them, especially on the road. Jacksonville State remains in the thick of the C-USA Championship and is 3-1 ATS as a double-digit favorite this season. Since last season, Jacksonville State is 5-1 ATS as a double-digit favorite. At home, Jacksonville State should roll. I’ll lay the points with the Gamecocks.