Western Kentucky vs Florida International Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

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  • Western Kentucky is a -5.5 point favorite vs Florida International
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Western Kentucky / Florida International TV channel: ESPN+

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers visit Ocean Bank Convocation Center to take on the Florida International Panthers on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Miami, FL.

Western Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-120).

The Western Kentucky vs. Florida International Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Kentucky-5.5 -120O 152.5 -110-250
Florida International +5.5 +100U 152.5 -110+200

Western Kentucky vs Florida International Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Western Kentucky vs Florida International Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Kentucky will cover the spread with 57.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+10.10 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 32 games (+9.40 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.40 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.55 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • FIU have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • FIU has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+2.20 Units / 11% ROI)
  • FIU has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+2.05 Units / 6% ROI)
  • FIU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+1.25 Units / 7% ROI)
  • FIU has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.20 Units / 4% ROI)

Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Kentucky has a 7-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.8 Units / 36.5% ROI).

  • 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.6 Units / 14.93% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.75 Units / -20.75% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.41% ROI

Florida International Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida International has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 3.79% ROI).

  • 5-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.15 Units / -11.94% ROI
  • 3-8 when betting the Over for -5.8 Units / -43.94% ROI
  • 8-3 when betting the Under for +4.7 Units / 35.61% ROI

Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky averaged 13.8 turnovers per game (440 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 15th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Western Kentucky had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (430 assists/ 440 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Western Kentucky averaged 1.28 points per shot (2,586 points/2,014 shots) last season — tied for 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Western Kentucky had a TS% of 48% last season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 47%

Florida International Offensive Stats & Trends:

Florida International has made 5.6 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.9

Florida International has averaged 1.21 points per shot (3,327 points/2,750 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Florida International has averaged 14.7 assists per game (206 assists/14 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 14.4

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

Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky has averaged 29.8 defensive rebounds per game (417 rebounds/14 games) this season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Western Kentucky has averaged 28.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,316 rebounds/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Western Kentucky has averaged 29.8 defensive rebounds per game (417 rebounds/14 games) this season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 27.1

Western Kentucky averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (899 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Florida International Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 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 has averaged 21.8 defensive rebounds per game (982 rebounds/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Florida International has averaged 8.9 steals per game (124 steals/14 games) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2


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