It will be a battle between CUSA opponents when the Florida Atlantic Owls (11-8, 2-4 CUSA) welcome the FIU Golden Panthers (12-7, 3-3 CUSA) to FAU Arena. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
FIU Golden Panthers at Florida Atlantic Owls Free Prediction
The Golden Panthers are hoping for a better outcome after their 105-97 loss to the Marshall Thundering Herd in their last contest. Getting to the free throw line was one of Marshall’s largest strengths. They had 30 free throw attempts, while FIU had just 11. Osasumwen Osaghae played well for FIU, putting up 10 points and 15 rebounds.
The last time the Owls played, they were beaten by the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 72-66. One of Western Kentucky’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 18-21 (85.7 percent), while the Owls were just 4-7 (57.1 percent). Anthony Adger had a solid performance for Florida Atlantic, leading the team in scoring with 17 points on 7-for-20 shooting.
This could end up being a mistake-prone game for the Florida Atlantic offense. Florida Atlantic ranks 293rd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.0 percent), while the disruptive defense of FIU forces the third-most turnovers in the country (26.3 percent).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent game, the Owls won 77-72. The Owls’ 15.2 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Golden Panthers, who had a rate of 18.1.
FIU Golden Panthers at Florida Atlantic Owls Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Florida Atlantic, ATS Winner – FIU, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
FIU averages 28.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 10th in the NCAA. Florida Atlantic ranks 173rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
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The Golden Panthers have been outscored by an average of 4.8 points in their last five games. For the season, FIU has defeated opponents by an average of 6.7 points.
During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
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