Long Island University Sharks
Basketball NCAAB Sat 20 Dec 17:00
Florida International Panthers (FIU)
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: LIU vs FIU

The LIU Sharks battle the Florida International Panthers, with tip-off scheduled for 17:00 on Saturday, December 20.

FIU to Make Short Work of LIU

There’s a generous line of -5.5 when it comes to FIU in their meeting with LIU Sharks. The -112 that they cover the spread has plenty of juice and our prediction is it will happen.

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74-59 FIU Triumph in Last H2H Matchup

LIU Sharks lost on the road in their previous game. Mississippi State Bulldogs won 87-83.

Florida International Panthers were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 98-81 reverse against Miami Hurricanes.

Head-to-Head Statistics

FIU beat LIU when the teams last met. It was a 74-59 scoreline.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
FIU 5-4 756 710 46 5-1 0-3 1L
LIU 6-5 843 881 -38 2-1 4-4 1L
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LIU vs FIU Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert LIU vs FIU betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Get with the favorites with a -5.5 spread. We like this bet and are backing FIU at odds of -112 to enjoy a solid win in this college showdown.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming college hoops action along with the current form of each team. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our basketball predictions.

Key LIU vs FIU stats:

  • The -5.5 line has been covered by FIU in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -5.5 line has been covered by FIU in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -5.5 line has been covered by FIU in 3 consecutive games at home.

FIU -5.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Published 14:57, 20 December 2025

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread FIU -5.5
Totals Under 159.5
Result & BTTS 80 FIU / No

Our same game parlay pick is Florida International -5.5 on the spread, Under 159.5 and at least one team not to score 80 points and Florida International to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

LIU LIU logo 73 - 81 FIU logo FIU

There’s the chance to land huge betting odds when it comes to the Panthers winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 81-73 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

LIU vs FIU 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 above betting predictions.

Books Make FIU Likelier Winners

With the sportsbooks giving them a 75% probability of winning this college game, FIU might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -303 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back LIU Sharks, you will find +235 about the underdogs.

6.5 is the spread and 160.5 is the total points line. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Under 160.5, this outcome can be backed at -106.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

If you have a view on Rebounds, Steals, Blocks, Assists or Points, then the player props could be an option. It’s a fantastic way of betting on a player to perform well and the gambling sites provide lots of choice.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LIU logo LIU Stats
FIU logo FIU Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Conference USA Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Liberty 8-3 882 718 164 6-1 2-2 2W
Kennesaw State 8-3 1039 821 218 6-1 2-2 1L
Sam Houston 7-3 862 753 109 3-0 4-3 2W
New Mexico State 6-3 662 610 52 5-1 1-2 3L
Western Kentucky 7-4 929 845 84 6-2 1-2 1L
Middle Tennessee 6-4 784 727 57 5-2 1-2 1W
Louisiana Tech 6-4 696 573 123 6-0 0-4 1L
FIU 5-4 756 710 46 5-1 0-3 1L
Missouri State 5-5 749 728 21 5-2 0-3 1W
Jacksonville State 4-6 740 621 119 4-4 0-2 2L
Delaware 4-7 752 810 -58 3-4 1-3 1W
UTEP 3-6 649 645 4 3-2 0-4 4L
Northeast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Central Conn. St. 6-5 871 787 84 3-1 3-4 1L
LIU 6-5 843 881 -38 2-1 4-4 1L
Le Moyne 5-7 916 954 -38 3-1 2-6 2L
New Haven 4-6 631 677 -46 3-2 1-4 2L
Mercyhurst 5-8 865 870 -5 4-0 1-8 1W
Wagner 3-6 680 744 -64 2-0 1-6 2W
Fairleigh Dickinson 3-8 790 825 -35 3-2 0-6 1W
Stonehill 3-9 836 860 -24 3-1 0-8 1L
St. Francis (PA) 2-11 891 1089 -198 2-3 0-8 4L
Chicago State 2-11 861 1087 -226 1-1 1-10 2L
  • 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