Sam Houston Bearkats vs FIU Panthers Prediction, 10/22/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Sam Houston Bearkats vs FIU Panthers

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Location: Pitbull Stadium in Miami, FL

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (+6.0)

Total/Over-Under: 46

The Sam Houston Bearkats (5-2) are hitting the road to Pitbull Stadium on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 where they will meet the FIU Panthers (2-5). FIU is 6.0-point dogs. The total is set at 46.

The Sam Houston Bearkats head into this matchup 5-2 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Bearkats took the field against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 31-14. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 70 plays which totaled 400 yards. The Sam Houston Bearkats ended up running the ball 38 times and tallied 165 yards, which came out to an average of 4.3 yds per carry. Against the run, the Bearkats conceded 130 yds on 41 tries, which is an average of 3.2 yds per run allowed. Sam Houston surrendered 20 pass completions on 30 tries for a total of 281 yards, and a completion percentage of 66.7%.

The Bearkats have attained 2,807 total yards over the course of this year. In terms of notching touchdowns, Sam Houston has earned 12 passing touchdowns and 13 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 10 times. Sam Houston has accounted for 151 1st downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 33 penalties for 295 yards. As a unit they hold an average of 219.7 yards via the ground game ranking them 11th in the nation. In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the Sam Houston Bearkats have an average of 29.3 PPG.

Regarding passing yards, the Bearkats are conceding 1,534 yds which has them ranked 77th in Division 1. They have conceded 219.1 yards per contest through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 60.8%. During this campaign, they have surrendered 348.4 yards per contest ranking them 54th in Division 1. They have granted 10 touchdowns by air and 10 touchdowns pounding the rock. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.0 yards per tote and 129.3 rushing yards per game for the season. During the season, they have allowed 905 yards via the ground game in 7 games. The Bearkats are sitting in 74th in the nation when it comes to the opposition scoring, conceding 24.9 PPG.

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The Panthers come into this game with a record of 2-5 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Panthers took a defeat with a final score of 30-21 against the UTEP Miners. FIU conceded 46 attempts on the ground for 211 yds (4.6 yds per carry). The Panthers passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 60.9%, relinquishing 161 yards on 14 out of 23 through the air. The Panthers finished with 287 yards on 61 plays (4.7 yards per play). FIU ran the football for 2.6 yds per carry, totaling 85 yds on 33 carries.

The FIU Panthers hold an average of 324.1 yards/game, which ranks them 114th in D-1. The FIU offense has compiled 321 yards of penalties on 38 infractions, which ranks 100th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They average 101.3 yards per game via the ground game and have rushed for 709 yards in total. They have given away 9 picks while surrendering 6 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 124 1st downs. Regarding putting points on the board, the Panthers are ranked 82nd in the nation holding an average of 26.1 PPG. During this campaign thus far, the Panthers have compiled 1,560 yards via the pass as well as an average of 222.9 passing yards per contest, giving them a rank of 76th in Division 1.

The Panthers are allowing 28.7 PPG, which puts them 100th in the country. FIU has given up a total of 1,422 rushing yards (203.1 yards/game) as well as 19 touchdowns on the ground for the campaign. This year, they have relinquished 201 pts. They have conceded 6 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 199.4 yards/game, which has them in 40th in the country. The Panthers defense has been on the field for 514 plays, which has them ranked 123rd in college football. Their defense has earned 4 fumbles and 7 picks on the campaign.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Bearkats -6.0

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