Florida International vs Western Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 25

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 25, 2024, 11:47 AM
  • Western Kentucky (9-7) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Florida International (9-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
  • Florida International / Western Kentucky TV channel: ESPN+

The Florida International Panthers (9-9) visit E.A. Diddle Arena to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (9-7) on Jan. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Bowling Green, KY.

Western Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Florida International vs. Western Kentucky Over/Under is 158.5 total points.

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Florida International vs. Western Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Florida International+6.5 -110O 158.5 -110+230
Western Kentucky -6.5 -110U 158.5 -110-300

Florida International vs Western Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 73.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Florida International vs Western Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Kentucky will cover the spread with 53.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • FIU has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.60 Units / 44% ROI)
  • FIU has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.75 Units / 15% ROI)
  • FIU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games (+0.90 Units / 4% ROI)
  • FIU have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)
  • FIU have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 12 games at home (+6.90 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.10 Units / 8% ROI)

Florida International Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida International has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.85 Units / -4.84% ROI).

  • 6-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.3 Units / -16.64% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Over for +1.15 Units / 6.5% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Under for -2.95 Units / -16.86% ROI

Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Kentucky has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 9-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.25 Units / -0.89% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Over for -5.05 Units / -28.53% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Under for +3.45 Units / 19.71% ROI

Florida International Offensive Stats & Trends:

Florida International is shooting 46% (1,397/3,032) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 45%

Florida International has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (683 assists/ 733 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Florida International has a TS% of 48% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 47%

Florida International has 683 assists since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Conference USA Teams

Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky has 468 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Conference USA Teams

Western Kentucky is shooting 68% from the free throw line (265/391) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Western Kentucky has made 376 three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Conference USA Teams

Western Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (671 assists/ 645 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Florida International Defensive Stats & Trends:

Florida International has 505 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Conference USA Teams

Florida International has 215 steals this season — tied for 4th most among Division 1 Teams

Florida International has 505 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th most among Division 1 Teams

Florida International has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (159/428) this season — tied for 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (500/1,213) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Western Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,342/3,220) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Western Kentucky has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (3,741 points/3,220 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Western Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (137/464) this season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%


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