MTSU Blue Raiders vs FIU Panthers Prediction, 2/10/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: MTSU Blue Raiders vs FIU Panthers

Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024

Location: Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, FL

TV: ESPN+

Ocean Bank Convocation Center is the location where the FIU Panthers (8-15) will try to beat the MTSU Blue Raiders (8-14) on Saturday.

The MTSU Blue Raiders faced off with Western Kentucky and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 88-65 in their last contest. MTSU walked away from the game having earned a 33.3% field goal percentage (22 of 66) and converted 11 of their 42 3-point shots. From the charity stripe, the Blue Raiders buried 10 of their 12 shots for a rate of 83.3%. In relation to hauling in boards, they collected 31 with 8 of them being on the offensive end. They also doled out 8 assists in this contest in addition to creating 9 turnovers and getting 2 steals. In reference to defense, MTSU allowed 50.0% from the floor on 31 of 62 shooting. Western Kentucky totaled 14 dimes and had 3 steals for the contest. Moreover, Western Kentucky pulled down 35 rebounds (7 offensive, 28 defensive), but finished the game with no rejections. Western Kentucky finished the game at 81.8% at the charity stripe by knocking down 18 of their 22 tries. They made 8 out of their 19 attempts from long range. When it comes to personal fouls, the Blue Raiders finished with 15 and Western Kentucky finished the game with 13 personal fouls.

Jalen Jordan is one player who was a contributor in the matchup. He racked up 22 points on 6 of 11 shooting. He played 23 mins played and also pulled down 1 board. He finished the contest at 54.5% from the field and earned 1 assist.

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MTSU comes into this game with a win-loss mark of 8-14 for the season. They average 63.9 pts per contest (352nd in the country) while shooting 40.5% from the field. The Blue Raiders are hitting 28.4% on shots from beyond the arc (147 of 517) and 67.9% from the free throw line. As a unit, MTSU is grabbing 35.0 rebounds per game and has totaled 215 assists on the year, which is 356th in the country in terms of passing the rock. They are turning it over 14.7 times per game and as a unit they commit 15.5 fouls per game.

When they are on defense, the Blue Raiders are able to force 12.0 turnovers on a nightly basis and they draw 16.5 fouls. They are surrendering 32.0% on three-point shots while they are 65th in D-1 in points per game allowed (67.3). The Blue Raiders are giving up a field goal percentage of 43.5% (547 of 1,257) and they surrender 34.9 rebounds per game as a squad. They currently rank 15th in college basketball in giving up assists with 230 surrendered so far this season.

The last time they took the hardwood, the FIU Panthers took home the win by a final score of 68-61 when they played Sam Houston State. The Panthers were able to pull down 16 defensive boards and 10 offensive boards totaling 26 for the game. They also gave up possession 5 times, while earning 9 steals in this matchup. Sam Houston State had 17 personal fouls in this game which took the Panthers to the free throw line for a total of 20 shots. They were able to make 13 of them for a percentage of 65.0%. In relation to shooting from 3-point land, FIU knocked down 11 of 32 attempts (34.4%). When all was said and done, the Panthers ended up shooting 22 out of 63 from the floor which had them shooting 34.9%. The Panthers permitted Sam Houston State to convert 20 out of 62 attempts from the floor which gave them a rate of 32.3% for the game. They shot 35.0% from beyond the arc by going 7 of 20 and ended up going 14 of 16 at the free throw line (87.5%). In the matter of rebounds, FIU allowed Sam Houston State to get 47 in all (15 offensive).

Petar Krivokapic was important for the Panthers for the matchup. He racked up 18 points in his 25 mins of playing time, but wasn't able to notch an assist. He converted 6 out of 13 in this game for a field goal rate of 46.2%, and accounted for 4 rebounds.

FIU has a win-loss record of 8-15 so far this season. When it comes to offense, the Panthers are connecting on 43.8% from the floor, which ranks 239th in Division 1. FIU has scored 1,722 points for the year (74.9 per contest) and they collect 32.3 rebounds per contest. They are getting an assist 15.0 times per contest (82nd in college basketball) and they turn it over 14.4 times per game. The Panthers are responsible for committing 18.4 personal fouls per game while shooting 67.3% from the charity stripe.

The Panthers are ranked 315th in college hoops in points given up per game with 77.2. They are forcing 18.2 turnovers per game and have let teams shoot 47.9% from the field (355th in college basketball). The FIU defense allows 38.8% on 3-point shots (197 of 508) and their opposition makes 71.9% of their shots from the charity stripe. They allow 15.5 dimes and 38.0 rebounds per contest, which is ranked 345th and 315th in D-1.

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take MTSU

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