LA Tech vs Florida International Prediction College Football Picks 9/28/24

Florida International Panthers Betting Preview

The Florida International Panthers lost to Florida Atlantic and Monmouth, and play Liberty next. The Florida International Panthers have lost 5 of their last 8 home games. Keyone Jenkins is completing 64.9 percent of his passes for 896 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Eric Rivers and Dean Patterson have combined for 441 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Josiah Miamen has 10 receptions.

The Florida International Panthers ground game is averaging 109.5 yards per contest, and Kejon Owens leads the way with 173 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, FIU is allowing 32.5 points and 435.8 yards per game. Travion Barnes leads the Florida International Panthers with 40 tackles, Jeramy Passmore has 1.5 sacks and Brian Blades II has 1 interception.

Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win

• Florida International has lost 13 of its last 14 games against conference opponents at Pitbull Stadium.
• Louisiana Tech has won four of its last five games following an overtime loss.
• Florida International has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games against conference opponents at Pitbull Stadium.
• Louisiana Tech has covered the spread in each of its last three September road games against non-AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Florida International's last four home games against non-AP-ranked teams has gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of Louisiana Tech's last four road games against non-AP-ranked teams has gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Florida International ranks 120th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (212.8).
• Florida International ranks 119th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (435.8).
• Louisiana Tech ranks 126th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (76.3).
• Louisiana Tech ranks 119th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (3.0).

LA Tech vs Florida International Prediction

Louisiana Tech isn't a world-beater and isn't a team I'm excited to lay points with but backing Florida International isn't an option. Florida International doesn't play defense, can't run the football, and just lost outright to Monmouth as 12-point favorites. I want nothing to do with Florida International, and I'm fading until further notice, regardless of the matchup. I'll lay the small number with LA Tech.