FIU Golden Panthers (2-3) vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (5-1)
October 14, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -7.5 / FIU Golden Panthers 7.5; Over/Under: 57.5
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The FIU Panthers and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers meet Tuesday in college football action at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith. Here’s a Western Kentucky vs FIU Prediction. This article will include a Western Kentucky vs FIU Pick.
FIU Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida International Panthers lost to Delaware and UCONN, and they play Kennesaw State next. The Florida International Panthers have lost 3 of their last 4 games. Keyone Jenkins is completing 62.9 percent of his passes for 775 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Alex Perry and Maguire Anderson have combined for 306 receiving yards and 1 touchdowns, while Kyle McNeal has 11 receptions.
The Florida International Panthers ground game is averaging 175.6 yards per contest, and Kejon Owens leads the way with 463 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, FIU is allowing 32 points and 420.8 yards per game. Johnny Chaney Jr. leads the Florida International Panthers with 42 tackles, Keegan Davis has 3 sacks and Mister Clark has 1 interception.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Preview
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers beat Missouri State and Delaware, and they play LA Tech next. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have won 3 straight games. Maverick McIvor is completing 67.7 percent of his passes for 1,704 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Matthew Henry and KD Hutchinson have combined for 681 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Moussa Barry has 16 receptions.
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ground game is averaging 123.3 yards per contest, and La’Vell Wright leads the way with 203 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Western Kentucky is allowing 22.8 points and 394.8 yards per game. Jaylen Wester leads the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers with 34 tackles, Harper Holloman has 2 sacks and Jaylen Lewis has 2 interceptions.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Cole Maynard ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for gross average yards per punt (50.2) this season.
Florida International Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Kejon Owens leads Florida International for touchdowns (5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Western Kentucky ranks T6th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (2.7).
- Western Kentucky ranks 8th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (+6.5).
- Florida International ranks 129th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (275.8).
- Florida International ranks T129th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (91).
Western Kentucky vs FIU Prediction
FIU is an awful team across the board, especially offensively, where it’s scored 16 or fewer points in 3 of its last 4 games. Defensively, FIU is 116th in total defense and 123rd in scoring defense. On the road, I doubt FIU improves in any area. Western Kentucky is possibly the team to beat in the CUSA, has a top-50 scoring offense and has a bend but don’t break defense.
Western Kentucky is 5-1 ATS on the season and 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games as a favorite. If WKU gets loose offensively, I have no confidence in FIU being able to counter. Give me Western Kentucky in a double-digit victory at home on Tuesday night.
