FIU Panthers vs Florida Atlantic Owls Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: FIU Panthers vs Florida Atlantic Owls

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, FL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Owls (-6.0)

Total/Over-Under: 44

The FIU Panthers (1-1) are on their way to FAU Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024 where they will try to beat the Florida Atlantic Owls (0-2). FIU opens as 6.0-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 44.

The FIU Panthers come into this matchup with a record of 1-1 for this year. In their last matchup, the Panthers took on the Central Michigan Chippewas and earned the victory with a final of 52-16. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Panthers gave up 179 yards on 40 attempts, which averages out to 4.5 yds per rush allowed. FIU gave up 23 completions on 44 tries for 190 yards, and a completion rate of 52.3%. In the game, they ran 51 plays which converted into 309 yards. The FIU Panthers ran the football 33 times and compiled 185 yds, which earned them an average of 5.6 yards per carry.

Concerning scoring, the FIU Panthers are sitting at 29.5 points per outing. As a team they are averaging 119.0 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 99th in the country. The Panthers have attained 491 total yards for the season. With reference to scoring, FIU has amassed 3 touchdowns through the air and 4 touchdowns via the ground. FIU has compiled 28 1st downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 7 infractions for 80 yards. They have surrendered the football 1 time.

The Panthers sit in 83rd in the country when it comes to team defense, allowing 23.5 points per contest. Opposing teams are running for an average of 5.2 yards per rushing attempt and 206.5 rushing yards per game on the season. During this campaign, they have given up 413 rushing yards through 2 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Panthers are allowing 370 yds which has them ranked 66th in the nation. They have relinquished 185.0 yards per game through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 55.1%. Overall, they are conceding 391.5 yards/game putting them at 97th in Division 1. They have given up 3 touchdowns via the pass as well as 3 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Owls step onto the field holding a record of 0-2 this season. In their last game, the Owls took a defeat with a final score of 24-7 when they played the Army Black Knights. Florida Atlantic relinquished 58 rush attempts for 405 yards (7.0 yards per rush). The Owls passing defense conceded a completion rate of 25.0%, surrendering 44 yards on 1 for 4 through the air. The Owls ended up finishing with 235 yds while running 53 plays (4.4 yards per play). Florida Atlantic ran the football for 2.6 yds per attempt, finishing with 42 yds on 16 carries.

Regarding putting points on the board, the Owls currently rank 131st in the nation holding an average of 8.5 PPG. The Florida Atlantic Owls average 241.5 yards/game, which ranks them 130th in Division 1. The Florida Atlantic offense has accrued 72 yards of penalties on 9 infractions, which ranks 105th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 3 picks while surrendering no fumbles and they have been able to obtain 35 first downs. For the season to this point, the Owls have thrown for 309 passing yards together with an average of 154.5 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 116th in college football. They have an average of 87.0 run yards per game and have rushed for 174 yards for this season.

Florida Atlantic has conceded a total of 584 rushing yards (292.0 yards/game) as well as 4 touchdowns via the rush for the campaign. They have given up 1 touchdown via the pass in addition to 79.0 yards/game, which has them ranked 4th in college football. Their defense has 2 fumbles and 2 interceptions on the season. The Owls defense has been on the field for 123 plays, which has them sitting 52nd in D-1. The Owls are relinquishing 20.0 points per game, which has them 69th in college football. In total, they have given up 40 points.

Who will win tonight's Panthers/Owls college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Owls -6.0

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