Jacksonville State vs FIU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Jacksonville State vs FIU

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks square off against the Florida International Panthers, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, January 28.

We’re bullish about FIU on the spread at -4.5. They should be able to win by a comfortable margin against Jacksonville State and you can get -112.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks won their previous game which was at home. It was a 75-58 triumph against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.

Florida International Panthers triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where New Mexico State were beaten 81-78.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Jax State beat FIU when the teams last met. It was a 71-64 scoreline. Jax State have enjoyed four consecutive wins against FIU. They’ve landed 7 victories from the past 9 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
FIU	15-17	2580	2492	88	12-7	3-10	1L
Jacksonville State	15-17	2325	2188	137	10-9	5-8	1L

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Jacksonville State vs FIU Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our Jacksonville State vs FIU betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our best pick is that FIU will gain the upper hand in this college game. This leads us to back the favorites against the spread at -112, with the -4.5 line offering plenty of appeal.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Jacksonville State vs FIU stats:

• The -4.5 line has been covered by FIU in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by FIU in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Jax State in 2 consecutive games on the road.

FIU -4.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.9% chance of this pick winning. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

FIU -4.5 @ -112 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Jax State 73 - 81 FIU

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then the Panthers to enjoy a 81-73 win could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

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Jacksonville State vs FIU Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

FIU are strong -189 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 65% chance of claiming victory. For those wanting to back Jacksonville State, you will find +152 about the underdogs.

The spread is 3.5 and the total points line is currently 148.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you fancy Over 148.5, this outcome can be backed at -106.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Jax State

+152

FIU

-189

Point Spread

Jax State +3.5

-108

FIU -3.5

-112

Total Points

Under 148.5

-114

Over 148.5

-106

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Jacksonville State Stats

FIU Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 149.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.80 pts and allowed 69.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.80 pts and allowed 74.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 160.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 160.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 149.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.20 pts and allowed 78.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 85.20 pts and allowed 74.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Conference USA	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Liberty	25-7	2501	2253	248	14-4	11-3	1L
Sam Houston	22-11	2714	2447	267	14-2	8-9	1L
Kennesaw State	21-13	2834	2587	247	14-3	7-10	3W
Louisiana Tech	20-14	2375	2210	165	16-4	4-10	1L
Western Kentucky	18-14	2537	2436	101	13-6	5-8	3L
Middle Tennessee	17-15	2414	2329	85	12-5	5-10	1L
New Mexico State	16-16	2403	2303	100	11-6	5-10	1L
Missouri State	16-18	2551	2502	49	11-7	5-11	1L
Jacksonville State	15-17	2325	2188	137	10-9	5-8	1L
FIU	15-17	2580	2492	88	12-7	3-10	1L
UTEP	11-20	2149	2244	-95	9-8	2-12	1L
Delaware	10-21	2098	2293	-195	6-11	4-10	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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