Florida International vs Sam Houston Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 11

Sam Houston State guard Lamar Wilkerson celebrates sinking a basket against Baylor during an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
  • Sam Houston is a -7.5 point favorite vs Florida International
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
  • Florida International / Sam Houston TV channel: ESPN+

The Florida International Panthers visit Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum to take on the Sam Houston Bearkats on Jan. 11. Tip off is scheduled for 3:30pm EST in Huntsville, TX.

Sam Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Florida International vs. Sam Houston Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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Florida International vs. Sam Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Florida International+7.5 -110O 153.5 -110+260
Sam Houston -7.5 -110U 153.5 -110-350

Florida International vs Sam Houston Prediction for Today:

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Florida International vs Sam Houston Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts spread-winning-team will cover the spread with spread-confidence confidence for today’s game.


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  • FIU has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • FIU has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 31 games (+0.95 Units / 3% ROI)
  • FIU have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 31 games (+0.55 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.22 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.40 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+3.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)

Florida International Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida International has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.6% ROI).

  • 6-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.4 Units / -7% ROI
  • 4-9 when betting the Over for -5.9 Units / -38.31% ROI
  • 9-4 when betting the Under for +4.6 Units / 29.87% ROI

Sam Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Sam Houston has a 3-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.1 Units / -56.25% ROI).

  • 4-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.25 Units / -27.41% ROI
  • 10-3 when betting the Over for +6.7 Units / 46.85% ROI
  • 3-10 when betting the Under for -8 Units / -55.94% ROI

Florida International Offensive Stats & Trends:

Florida International has averaged 14.1 turnovers per game (225 turnovers/16 games) this season — tied for 30th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Florida International shot 34% from three (270/795) last season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%

Florida International has made 5.8 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.9

Florida International averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (412 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 22nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Sam Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

Sam Houston had an eFG% of 49% last season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Sam Houston had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (404 assists/ 392 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Sam Houston is shooting 39% from three (139/356) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 35%

Sam Houston has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,266 points/967 shots) this season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Florida International Defensive Stats & Trends:

Florida International has averaged 9.9 steals per game (466 steals/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Florida International averaged 10.3 steals per game (318 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Florida International averaged 20.2 defensive rebounds per game (626 rebounds/31 games) last season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Florida International forced 17.0 turnovers per game (526 turnovers/31 games) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Sam Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

Sam Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 47% from three (37/78) this season — 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Sam Houston stole the ball 215 times last season — 5th fewest among Conference USA Teams

Sam Houston stole the ball 215 times last season — 5th fewest among Conference USA Teams

Sam Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 47% from three (37/78) this season — 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%


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