Florida International vs Florida Atlantic Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 3

Football fans look on during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Florida Atlantic and Army, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Boca Raton, Fla.
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Odds Boost This Weekend
  • The Florida Atlantic Owls are a -7 point favorite vs. the FIU Panthers
  • Florida International vs. Florida Atlantic Total (Over/Under): 62.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN+

Florida International (1-1) visit Flagler Credit Union Stadium to take on Florida Atlantic (1-1) on Sep. 19 in Boca Raton, FL. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 pm.

The Florida Atlantic Owls are betting favorites in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -7 (-105).

The Florida International vs. Florida Atlantic Over/Under is 62.5 total points.

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Florida International vs. Florida Atlantic Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Florida International+7 -11262.5 -108+210
Florida Atlantic -7 -10562.5 -110-275

Florida International vs Florida Atlantic Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Florida Atlantic will win this game with 61.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the FIU Panthers and the Florida Atlantic Owls, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Florida International vs Florida Atlantic Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Florida Atlantic will cover the spread with 58.6% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Florida International has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Florida International has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.90 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Florida International have covered the 1Q Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+2.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Florida International have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 7 away games (+2.70 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Florida International have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.70 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the 1H Game Total Over in their last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 85% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.80 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic have covered the 1Q Spread in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.15 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)

Florida International Against the Spread (ATS) Record

FIU Panthers is 2-0 against the spread this college football season (+2 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • Florida International is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • Florida International is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Florida International is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Florida Atlantic Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Florida Atlantic Owls is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • Florida Atlantic is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.65 Units / 32.5% ROI
  • Florida Atlantic is 2-0 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • Florida Atlantic is 0-2 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI

Florida International: Keys to the Game vs. Florida Atlantic

Florida International was winless (0-6) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .382

Florida International was winless (0-6) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .314

Florida International was 2-8 (.200) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-24th-worst in FBS; Average: .442

Florida International was 3-8 (.273) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-27th-worst in FBS; Average: .479

Florida Atlantic: Keys to the Game vs. Florida International

Florida Atlantic was winless (0-7) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .442

Florida Atlantic was winless (0-8) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .414

Florida Atlantic was winless (0-8) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .390

Florida Atlantic was 2-9 (.182) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-9th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .390

Matchup Notes for Florida International vs. Florida Atlantic

Florida Atlantic’s RBs averaged 8.2 targets per game last season — 2nd-highest among FBS RBs. Florida International’s defense allowed 4.1 receptions per game to RBs last season — T-18th-worst among FBS defenses.

Florida Atlantic’s WRs averaged 35.7 targets per game last season — highest among FBS WRs. Florida International’s defense allowed 14.8 receptions per game to WRs last season — 13th-worst among FBS defenses.

Florida Atlantic’s offense threw for 4,082 passing yards in 12 games (340.2 YPG) last season — best among FBS offenses. Florida International’s defense allowed 249.9 passing yards per game last season — 18th-worst among FBS defenses.

Florida International’s RBs had 2 rushing touchdowns per game last season — T-20th-best among FBS RBs. Florida Atlantic’s defense has allowed 2.9 rushing touchdowns per game last season — worst among FBS defenses.

Florida International’s RBs has rushed for 2,252 yards on 414 carries (5.4 YPC) since the 2024 season — T-33rd-best among FBS RBs. Florida Atlantic’s defense have allowed 5.4 YPC to RBs since the 2024 season — T-20th-worst among FBS defenses.

Florida International’s RBs had 2 rushing touchdowns per game last season — T-20th-best among FBS RBs. Florida Atlantic’s defense has allowed 2.9 rushing touchdowns per game last season — worst among NonP5 defenses.

Florida International Offensive Stats & Trends

Florida International averaged just 8.8 yards per completion (485 yards/55 completions) on 3rd down last season– 8th-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 11.8

Florida International QBs fumbled 7 times in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams

Florida International RBs averaged 5.7 Yards per Carry (2,082 yards/364 carries) last season– T-20th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.1

Florida International RBs did not rush for 0a TD on 28 carries (inf Carries Per TD) in close and late situations last season– T-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 23.7

Florida International RBs averaged 160.2 rushing yards per game (2,082/13) last season– 14th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 123.3

Florida Atlantic Offensive Stats & Trends

Florida Atlantic WRs averaged 24.2 receptions per game (290/12) last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.4

Florida Atlantic Skill Players averaged 32.0 receptions per game (384/12) last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 19.0

Florida Atlantic Skill Players were targeted 46.1 times per game (553/12) last season– highest among FBS Teams; Average: 29.7

Florida Atlantic threw 1.7 interceptions per game (20/12) last season– T-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 0.8

Florida Atlantic WRs were targeted 35.7 times per game (428/12) last season– highest among FBS Teams; Average: 20.3

Florida International Defensive Stats & Trends

Florida International did not record a sack (30 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 14.6

Florida International did not record a sack (35 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 16.4

Florida International tackled opponents for a loss on just 45 of 492 rushing attempts (9% TFL%) last season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 16%.

Florida International opponents averaged 39.4 Passing Attempts per TD (355 Pass Attempts/9 Passing TDs) last season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 19.3

Florida International did not tackle opponents for a loss on any of 27 rushing attempts on 3rd and short last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 11%.

Florida Atlantic Defensive Stats & Trends

Florida Atlantic intercepted 3 of 370 attempts (123.3 pass attempts per int.) last season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 37.8

Florida Atlantic did not record a sack (43 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.0

Florida Atlantic allowed 6.7 touchdowns per interception (20 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) last season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.9

Florida Atlantic allowed 9.0 yards from scrimmage per touch (394 yards / 44 touches) on 3rd and short last season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 5.0

Florida Atlantic intercepted 3 of 370 attempts (123.3 pass attempts per int.) last season– 5th-worst in FBS; Average: 38.5


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