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Liberty vs Florida International Prediction 10-8-24 College Football Picks

FIU Panthers (2-3) vs. Liberty Flames (4-0)
October 8, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Liberty Flames -19.5 / FIU Panthers +19.5; Over/Under: 54.5
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The Florida International Panthers and Liberty Flames meet Tuesday in week 7 college football action at Williams Stadium. Here’s a Liberty vs Florida International Prediction. This article will include a Liberty vs Florida International Pick.

Florida International Panthers Betting Preview

The Florida International Panthers lost to Monmouth, beat Louisiana Tech, and they play UTEP next. The Florida International Panthers have lost 4 straight road games. Keyone Jenkins is completing 62.8 percent of his passes for 1,104 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Eric Rivers and Dean Patterson have combined for 612 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Josiah Miamen has 10 receptions.

The Florida International Panthers ground game is averaging 105 yards per contest, and Kejon Owens leads the way with 213 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, FIU is allowing 28 points and 408 yards per game. Travion Barnes leads the Florida International Panthers with 54 tackles, Keegan Davis has 2 sacks and Brian Blades II has 1 interception.

Liberty Flames Betting Preview

The Liberty Flames just beat UTEP and East Carolina, and they play Kennesaw State next. The Liberty Flames look for back-to-back 5-0 starts. Kaidon Salter is completing 64.1 percent of his passes for 949 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Treon Sibley and Tyson Mobley have combined for 496 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Reese Smith has 9 receptions.

The Liberty Flames ground game is averaging 216.5 yards per contest, and Quinton Cooley leads the way with 371 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Liberty is allowing 20.5 points and 312.8 yards per game. Joseph Carter leads the Liberty Flames with 26 tackles, TJ Bush Jr. has 4.5 sacks and Dexter Ricks Jr. has 2 interceptions.

Why the Liberty Flames will win

  • Liberty has won each of its last 17 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
  • Florida International has lost 15 of its last 17 road games against conference opponents.
  • Florida International has failed to cover the spread in 10 of its last 13 road games against conference opponents.
  • The home team has covered the spread in three of Florida International’s last four games.
  • Florida International has lost the first half in 23 of its last 30 games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Florida International’s last four October games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams has gone OVER the total points line.
  • Four of Liberty’s last five home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Liberty ranks 3rd among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (14.0).
  • Liberty ranks 7th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (21.8).
  • Florida International ranks 127th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (9.8).
  • Florida International ranks T21st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (3.4).

Liberty vs FIU Prediction

The FIU Panthers aren’t a good team on either side of the ball, and I usually fade them with confidence. I don’t want much to do with FIU. However, the Liberty Flames haven’t played in a couple of weeks, and who knows how they’re going to look with a long layoff. With that said, Liberty is 0-3 ATS this season as a double-digit favorite and is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games overall as a double-digit favorite. That’s rather concerning, seeing this big number. It’s FIU and the points or pass for me.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: FIU Panthers +19.5

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Randy Chambers

Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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