FIU vs Sam Houston Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Duante Johnson, NCAAB Analyst | Published: 14 days ago | 4 min read

Florida International Panthers (FIU)

Basketball NCAAB Sat 11 Jan 15:30

Sam Houston Bearkats

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A Low-Scoring Clash Could Be On the Cards

We’re not convinced FIU and Sam Houston are cumulatively going to produce enough points in relation to the total line. Therefore, we’re aiming to go Under 153.5 at -112.

Sam Houston 78-59 Win in Previous H2H Encounter

Florida International Panthers lost on the road in their previous game. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won 81-64.

Sam Houston Bearkats lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 76-68 at home to Liberty Flames.

Sam Houston have beaten Florida International in their last two matchups. Scorelines of 70-56 and 78-59 were both achieved at home. The past 3 clashes between these teams have seen two Sam Houston wins.

Expert College Basketball Analysis

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making college basketball predictions. Team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key FIU vs Sam Houston stats:

The 153.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 FIU games.
The 153.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 FIU games.
The 153.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 8 FIU games.
The 153.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Sam Houston games.
The 153.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Sam Houston games at home.
The 153.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Sam Houston games.
The 153.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

FIU vs Sam Houston Prediction

153.5 points looks too big a number on the totals and we are therefore happy to play the -112 about Under when it comes to this college contest.

Bettors looking for more juice from their Unders wager can check out the Match Result & Total lines. Here you simply combine points with the team that will win.

Under 153.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.9% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

Our Pick

Under 153.5 Points @ -112 Bet Now

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Published 21:53, 10 January 2025

FIU vs Sam Houston Bet Builder Tips

Totals Under 153.5

Spread Sam Houston -7.5

Result & BTTS 80 Sam Houston / No

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Under 153.5, Sam Houston -7.5 and at least one team not to score 80 points and Sam Houston to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

FIU

68 - 78 Sam Houston logo

Sam Houston

We’re going for the Kats to win by a 78-68 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

FIU vs Sam Houston Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Sam Houston Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

The sportsbooks have Sam Houston at -385 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 79% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to back FIU, you will find +290 about the underdogs.

The spread is calculated to be 8.5, while total points comes in at 153.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. There’s the chance to back Under 153.5 at -110.

If you think Sam Houston can reach 20 points first, then odds of -240 are available for the favorites to win. On the flip side, Florida International are +170 to reach this total before their opponents.

College basketball fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

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Player Props & Micro Betting

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Last 5 Games

FIU

NCAAB: 10/01 Florida International 64 Louisiana Tech81
NCAAB: 04/01 Western Kentucky 66 Florida International85
NCAAB: 03/01 Middle Tennessee 73 Florida International69
NCAAB: 30/12 Utah Tech 66 Florida International80
NCAAB: 22/12 IUPUI 69 Florida International75

Sam Houston

NCAAB: 10/01 Liberty 76 Sam Houston68
NCAAB: 05/01 Sam Houston 72 UTEP81
NCAAB: 03/01 Sam Houston 71 New Mexico State75
NCAAB: 28/12 Dallas University 65 Sam Houston111
NCAAB: 21/12 Sam Houston 78 Pittsburgh110

Head to Head

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Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
+7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
-7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 143.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 142.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 153.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
Over 153.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.40 pts and allowed 71.30 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.60 pts and allowed 71.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 155.60 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 151.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 153.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 153.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.00 pts and allowed 77.60 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.60 pts and allowed 68.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Standings Select Season

Conference USA	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Liberty	15	4	1489	1169	320	11-3	4-1	1W
Middle Tennessee	14	5	1483	1341	142	9-1	5-4	4W
UTEP	14	5	1395	1290	105	10-2	4-3	1L
Louisiana Tech	14	6	1529	1365	164	11-1	3-5	1W
Jacksonville State	12	7	1474	1326	148	7-1	5-6	3W
Kennesaw State	12	7	1507	1414	93	10-2	2-5	3W
New Mexico State	11	8	1382	1279	103	7-2	4-6	2L
Western Kentucky	11	8	1461	1435	26	9-2	2-6	2L
Sam Houston	8	12	1553	1545	8	6-2	2-10	3L
FIU	7	12	1382	1354	28	4-5	3-7	4L