Florida International Panthers (FIU)
American Football Gerald J. Ford Stadium Fri 26 Dec 21:00
Texas San Antonio Roadrunners (UTSA)
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  6. Standings

College Football Betting Preview: FIU vs UTSA

FIU battle UTSA in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 on Friday, December 26.

FIU to Put Up a Fight

With FIU capable of remaining close to UTSA, backing the Panthers against the spread could be the best way forward. -105 is available that the +5.5 is covered.

UTSA Too Strong for FIU in Last Matchup

The Florida International Panthers (7-5, 4th in CUSA) extended their winning streak to four games with a 56–16 road victory over the Sam Houston Bearkats at Shell Energy Stadium last time out.

The UTSA Roadrunners (6-6, 6th in American) lost their most recent game, falling 27–24 at home to the Army Black Knights at the Alamodome.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UTSA won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 30-10 triumph when facing FIU at Pitbull Stadium.

FIU vs UTSA Prediction & Picks

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this FIU vs UTSA betting preview covers it all.

Game Prediction

We’re making FIU against the spread our pick for this college football matchup. The betting line is favorably set at +5.5 and you can secure -105 that this happens.

The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our picks.

Key FIU vs UTSA stats:

  • The +5.5 line has been covered by FIU in 4 consecutive games.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by FIU in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by FIU in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by UTSA in 7 of their 12 games this season.

FIU +5.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks make it a 51.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Owen McCown Under 246.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

Owen McCown (UTSA) can be backed at -114 to finish with fewer than 246.5 passing yards. It’s reasonable to expect he may fall short, making the QB Passing Yards line appealing.

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Devin McCuin Under 60.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can back Devin McCuin (UTSA) at -114 to have less than 60.5 receiving yards. It’s reasonable to expect he may fall short, making the Player Receiving Yards line appealing.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread FIU +5.5
Totals Over 59.5
Passing Yards Owen McCown Under 246.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes FIU +5.5 on the spread, combined with Over 59.5 and Owen McCown (UTSA) to go Under 246.5 passing yards.

The same game parlay option is fantastic for football bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

FIU FIU logo 30 - 34 UTSA logo UTSA

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Roadrunners to register a 34-30 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.

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FIU vs UTSA 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.

UTSA Have the Shortest Odds to Win

With the sportsbooks giving them a 72% probability of winning this college game, UTSA might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -256 Moneyline betting odds. FIU are the underdogs at +215 and the Panthers are regarded as least likely to win.

The current spread is 6.5 and total points is 61.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Under 61.5, this outcome can be backed at -104.

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Robert Henry Jr. Favorite to Score First TD

There is -333 available that Robert Henry Jr. scores a TD at any stage. He is available at +390 to register the first touchdown which makes him favorite.

Touchdown

Robert Henry Jr. (UTSA)
First TD
+390
Anytime TD
-333
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Will Henderson III (UTSA)
First TD
+700
Anytime TD
-135
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Receiving Yards

Rushing Yards

Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college football micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include the Next Play or Next Drive Result.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

FIU logo FIU Stats
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Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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NCAAF Standings Select Season
American Athletic W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Tulane 11 2 378 294 84 7-0 4-2 5W
North Texas 11 2 582 324 258 6-1 5-1 1L
Navy 10 2 374 312 62 7-0 3-2 3W
South Florida 9 3 516 280 236 6-0 3-3 2W
East Carolina 8 4 402 244 158 5-1 3-3 1W
Memphis 8 4 415 270 145 4-2 4-2 3L
Army 6 6 269 265 4 2-3 4-3 1L
UTSA 6 6 405 355 50 4-2 2-4 1L
Temple 5 7 334 356 -22 2-4 3-3 4L
Rice 5 7 238 387 -149 3-4 2-3 2L
Florida Atlantic 4 8 354 436 -82 3-3 1-5 3L
UAB 4 8 317 459 -142 3-3 1-5 1W
Tulsa 4 8 278 347 -69 2-4 2-4 1L
Charlotte 1 11 172 436 -264 1-6 0-5 9L
Conference USA W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Kennesaw State 10 3 368 316 52 6-0 4-3 3W
Western Kentucky 8 4 357 281 76 5-1 3-3 2L
Jacksonville State 8 5 377 340 37 5-1 3-4 1L
FIU 7 5 351 333 18 4-2 3-3 4W
Louisiana Tech 7 5 332 256 76 5-1 2-4 2W
Missouri State 7 5 305 340 -35 3-3 4-2 2L
Delaware Blue Hens 6 6 357 390 -33 5-1 1-5 1W
Liberty 4 8 307 318 -11 3-3 1-5 4L
New Mexico State 4 8 259 331 -72 3-3 1-5 1L
M. Tennessee 3 9 269 371 -102 1-5 2-4 2W
Sam Houston 2 10 213 454 -241 1-4 1-6 2L
UTEP 2 10 280 365 -85 1-5 1-5 5L