Louisiana Tech vs FIU Betting Preview
A Conference USA battle is set for Frida night when the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-5, 1-2 in CUSA) visit the Florida International Panthers (3-4, 1-2). These are two of the worst four teams in the conference, but one team will feel good about being .500, in conference play, in this one. BetRivers Sportsbook has the opening line at Louisiana Tech -8.5 and the over at 59 points scored. This game will air live on CBS Sports Network.
Through seven games, Louisiana Tech is scoring 31.3 points per game and are gaining 392.1 yards per game, 290.4 through the air and 101.7 on the ground. Defensively, the Bulldogs are averaging 39.3 points against, and 490.3 yards allowed, 225.0 passing and 265.3 rushing.
After seven games, Florida International is scoring just 18.1 points per game and are gaining 343.4 yards per game, 230.7 through the air and 112.7 on the ground. Defensively, the Panthers are averaging 33.7 points against, and 429.0 yards allowed, 268.4 passing and 160.6 rushing.
Louisiana Tech vs FIU Prediction
Last time out, Louisiana Tech hosted Rice and lost 42-41 in overtime. La Tech jumped out to a 10-0 first quarter lead and led 10-7 at the half. These teams went back and forth in the second half and Rice took the lead with under four minutes to go in the game. The Bulldogs didn’t give up and tied the game up to send to send the game to OT with 37 seconds left. Each team scored in the first OT, but La Tech went for two and did not convert, so the Owls won. Five different La Tech passers combined to go 20/37 for 229 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception in the loss. Defensively, the Bulldogs allowed 487 total yards and recovered three Rice fumbles.
Florida International visited Charlotte and left with a 34-15 win. The Panthers dominated this game as they scored the game’s first 34 points and held a 34-0 advantage until midways through the fourth quarter. Grayson James went 26/34 for 306 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and added two touchdowns on the ground. Lexington Joseph ran the ball 17 times for 72 yards, a 4.2 average, and two touchdowns in the win. Defensively, FIU allowed 337 total yards and forced five Charlotte turnovers, three interceptions and two recovered fumbles.
Series History: La Tech has won all four meetings between these two schools
Pick: This spread seems too high, so I am going to back Florida International to cover. For free picks stop by the ATS.io College Football prediction section.
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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Florida International Panthers
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
LOUTCH | Passing | FLINT |
---|---|---|
22.4 | CMP | 20.1 |
35.3 | ATT | 32.4 |
63.6 | CMP% | 62 |
260.9 | Y/G | 245.8 |
7.4 | Y/A | 7.6 |
1.3 | TD/G | 2.2 |
Defense/Offense
LOUTCH | Passing | FLINT |
---|---|---|
14.4 | CMP | 18.3 |
26.4 | ATT | 31.9 |
54.6 | CMP% | 57.4 |
185.3 | Y/G | 229.3 |
7 | Y/A | 7.2 |
1.5 | TD/G | 1 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
LOUTCH | Rushing | FLINT |
---|---|---|
31.8 | ATT | 40.6 |
123.8 | Y/G | 190.8 |
3.9 | Y/A | 4.7 |
1.7 | TD/G | 1.4 |
Defense/Offense
LOUTCH | Rushing | FLINT |
---|---|---|
42.2 | ATT | 31.7 |
232.8 | Y/G | 90.3 |
5.5 | Y/A | 2.9 |
2.7 | TD/G | 1.4 |
Special Teams
LOUTCH | Special Teams | FLINT |
---|---|---|
4.5 | Punts-GM | 6.0 |
44.9 | Punt Avg | 39.2 |
2.4 | Kick Ret GM | 2.3 |
19.2 | Kick Ret Avg | 17.8 |
2.5 | Punt Ret GM | 1.1 |
8.2 | Punt Ret Avg | 10.2 |
Betting Trends
LOUTCH | Betting Trends | FLINT |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
36.33 | Avg Score | 18.67 |
40 | Avg Opp Score | 26 |
AWAY | HOME | |
0-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
20.33 | Avg Score | 20 |
44.33 | Avg Opp Score | 33.33 |
LOUTCH | Betting Trends | FLINT |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-3-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
28.6 | Avg Score | 15.4 |
41.2 | Avg Opp Score | 31.6 |
AWAY | HOME | |
0-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-4-0 |
1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-4-0 |
23.2 | Avg Score | 18.2 |
44 | Avg Opp Score | 39.2 |
LOUTCH | Betting Trends | FLINT |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-7-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-7-0 |
5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-7-0 |
31.1 | Avg Score | 16.1 |
37.7 | Avg Opp Score | 37.2 |
AWAY | HOME | |
0-10-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-8-0 |
3-7-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-8-0 |
23.8 | Avg Score | 22.7 |
38.3 | Avg Opp Score | 34.6 |
Head to Head
Teams Last 10
Louisiana Tech vs FIU Betting Stats
Bulldogs
- Louisiana Tech is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 10 of Louisiana Tech’s last 11 games.
- Louisiana Tech is 3-12 SU in their last 15 games.
- Louisiana Tech is 0-11 SU in their last 11 games on the road.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Louisiana Tech’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Conference USA conference.
- Louisiana Tech is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games played in October.
- Louisiana Tech is 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games played in week 9.
- Louisiana Tech is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games played on a Friday.
Panthers
- Florida International is 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida International’s last 6 games.
- Florida International is 3-15 SU in their last 18 games.
- Florida International is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games at home.
- Florida International is 1-15 SU in their last 16 games against an opponent in the Conference USA conference.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida International’s last 6 games played in October.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida International’s last 5 games played in week 9.
- Florida International is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games played on a Friday.
- Florida International is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games played on a Friday when playing at home.