Sam Houston vs Florida International Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 3

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  • Sam Houston (10-9) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Florida International (9-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Sam Houston / Florida International TV channel: ESPN+

The Sam Houston Bearkats (10-9) visit Ocean Bank Convocation Center to take on the Florida International Panthers (9-12) on Feb. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Miami, FL.

Sam Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Sam Houston vs. Florida International Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Sam Houston-2.5 -110O 148.5 -110-145
Florida International +2.5 -110U 148.5 -110+120

Sam Houston vs Florida International Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Sam Houston will win this college basketball game with 57.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Sam Houston vs Florida International Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Florida International will cover the spread with 58.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Sam Houston State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 32 games (+7.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.40 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 away games (+4.25 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 32 games (+1.40 Units / 2% ROI)
  • FIU has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.75 Units / 15% ROI)
  • FIU has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • FIU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games (+3.00 Units / 15% ROI)

Sam Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Sam Houston has a 10-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.1 Units / 0.45% ROI).

  • 11-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.5 Units / 1.25% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Over for +1.1 Units / 5% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Under for -3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI

Florida International Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida International has a 8-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.15 Units / -19.9% ROI).

  • 6-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.3 Units / -23.82% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Over for +2.05 Units / 9.72% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Under for -4.05 Units / -19.57% ROI

Sam Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

Sam Houston has a 25% free throw rate (252 free throw attempts/994 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 37%

Sam Houston has a 25% free throw rate (252 free throw attempts/994 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 37%

Sam Houston is shooting 39% from three (150/381) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Sam Houston is shooting 39% from three (150/381) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Florida International Offensive Stats & Trends:

Florida International has averaged 14.4 turnovers per game (764 turnovers/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Florida International has averaged 14.5 turnovers per game (304 turnovers/21 games) this season — 10th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Florida International is shooting 46% (1,446/3,165) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 45%

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

Sam Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

Sam Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (308/810) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Sam Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (308/810) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Sam Houston has averaged 7.7 steals per game (426 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Sam Houston has averaged 7.7 steals per game (426 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Florida International Defensive Stats & Trends:

Florida International has averaged 11.2 steals per game (235 steals/21 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Florida International has averaged 20.3 defensive rebounds per game (426 rebounds/21 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Florida International has averaged 9.9 steals per game (525 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Florida International has forced 18.1 turnovers per game (381 turnovers/21 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2


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