Middle Tennessee vs FIU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Middle Tennessee vs FIU

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders battle the Florida International Panthers, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, March 5.

We are going to bet against Middle Tenn with our prediction. The best way of doing this is by siding with the home team and we really like the -152 about FIU winning on the Moneyline.

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders won their previous game which was at home. It was a 86-85 (OT) triumph against New Mexico State.

Florida International Panthers got the win in their last game. A 84-76 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.

Head-to-Head Statistics

FIU had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 88-84 (OT) win over Middle Tenn. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen eight Middle Tenn wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Middle Tennessee	15-14	2197	2119	78	12-5	3-9	3W
FIU	14-15	2349	2277	72	11-5	3-10	1W

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Middle Tennessee vs FIU Prediction & Picks

Take on Middle Tennessee vs FIU with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We can’t resist going for FIU on the Moneyline, with our pick made with confidence and there is -152 available that they win this college showdown.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our college hoops handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball pick.

Key Middle Tennessee vs FIU stats:

• FIU have won 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• FIU have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• FIU have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• Middle Tenn have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Middle Tenn have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Middle Tenn have lost their last 2 games on the road.

FIU Moneyline Probability

The best betting sites suggest there’s a 60.2% chance of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

If you’re looking for tastier odds, Florida International can be backed at a bigger price on the spread. Also consider the Result & Both Teams to Score and Double Result lines for more juice.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Middle Tennessee 72 - 74 FIU

For a fun bet, consider backing the Panthers to claim a 74-72 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

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Middle Tennessee 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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites FIU are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -152 about them triumphing means a 60% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Middle Tennessee are least likely to win at +126.

2.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 153.5 right now. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those who wager Under 153.5 can get -110.

You’ll find a broad selection of team props and game lines for most college contests, with the best basketball betting sites offering plenty of options. Be sure to review both the pre-game and in-game markets before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Middle Tenn

+126

FIU

-152

Point Spread

Middle Tenn +2.5

-114

FIU -2.5

-106

Total Points

Under 153.5

-110

Over 153.5

-110

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

It’s possible to use stats to your advantage when it comes to college basketball micro betting, especially if you’re predicting outcomes such as the Next Field Goal. Check out the live player, score and team props to see if you can find an angle.

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Middle Tennessee Stats

FIU Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 145.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 153.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 153.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.80 pts and allowed 78.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.50 pts and allowed 74.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 155.30 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 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.60 pts and allowed 78.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.60 pts and allowed 73.70 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	24-5	2282	2028	254	13-2	11-3	1W
Sam Houston	21-8	2420	2145	275	13-1	8-7	5W
Western Kentucky	18-11	2309	2161	148	13-5	5-6	6W
Kennesaw State	18-11	2441	2210	231	14-3	4-8	4W
Louisiana Tech	16-13	2009	1895	114	14-3	2-10	1L
Middle Tennessee	15-14	2197	2119	78	12-5	3-9	3W
Jacksonville State	14-15	2123	1982	141	10-8	4-7	1L
FIU	14-15	2349	2277	72	11-5	3-10	1W
New Mexico State	13-15	2118	2020	98	9-6	4-9	2L
Missouri State	13-16	2183	2143	40	10-6	3-10	7L
UTEP	10-19	2010	2109	-99	8-7	2-12	4L
Delaware	9-20	1977	2132	-155	5-10	4-10	4L

• 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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