Florida Atlantic vs Liberty Prediction 11/9/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Mar 21, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Liberty Flames guard Kaden Metheny (3) shoots the ball against Oregon Ducks guard Jamari Phillips (24) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Owls Florida Atlantic
Flames Liberty
Team Records
2-0
2-0
Where
Liberty Arena (VA), Lynchburg, VA
When
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Time
06:00 PM EST
TV
YouTube
The FAU Owls and the Liberty Flames meet Sunday in college basketball action from Liberty Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an FAU Owls vs. Liberty Flames prediction.
FAU Owls Recap
The FAU Owls come into this game looking to add on to their 94-77 win over Charleston last time out to sit at 2-0 this season. After this game, FAU will head home for a game against Coastal Georgia.
FAU Looking For Solid Road Win
Entering Saturday, Kanaan Carlyle has 19 PPG while Yohann SIssoko’s added 15 PPG with 4 RPG and Xander Pintelon has 14 PPG with 7 RPG and a pair of steals. Devin Williams and Isaiah Elohi each have 10 PPG with Williams logging 4 RPG and Elohim adding 3 RPG and 2 APG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for FAU. Devin Vanterpool has 9 PPG with team-highs of 10 RPG and 6 APG to lead the Owls in rebounding and assists. As a team, FAU is averaging 83 PPG on 43.3% shooting from the field, 50% from three and 52% from the foul line this season.
Liberty Flames Recap
The Liberty Flames come into this game looking to add on to their win over College of Charleston last time out to sit at 2-0 this season. After this game, Liberty will take on subdivision Carolina University.
Flames Looking To Remain Unbeaten In True Home Game
Brett Decker Jr. has 25 PPG with 3.5 RPG and 2.5 APG while Colin Porter has 16 PPG with 3 RPG and 4 APG as well on the year. Zach Cleveland has 12.5 PPG with team-highs of 10 RPG and 6.5 APG to average a double-double per game and lead the Flames in rebounding and assists. Kaden Metheny has 12 PPG with 5 RPG and 3 APG as well to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for the Flames so far this season and JJ Harper also has 9.5 PPG with 3 RPG and 2.5 APG as well this season. As a team, Liberty is averaging 94 PPG on 57.9% shooting from the field, 48.4% from three and 64.3% from the foul line this season.
Florida Atlantic Owls @ Liberty Flames Betting Trends: November 9, 2025
Why the Liberty Flames will win
Liberty has won each of its last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Liberty has won the first half in 17 of its last 18 games at Liberty Arena (Lynchburg).
Why the Florida Atlantic Owls will win
Florida Atlantic has won each of its last 11 games against the Conference USA.
Florida Atlantic has won the first half in six of its last seven games against the Conference USA.
Total Points Facts
Each of Liberty’s last 11 Sunday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
Seven of Florida Atlantic’s last eight games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 155+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
Liberty ranks 2nd for three-pointers attempted per game (37.0) in last season’s NCAA Tournament.
Liberty ranks T5th for opponent turnovers per game (14.0) in last season’s NCAA Tournament.
FAU Owls vs. Liberty Flames Prediction
I’m on Liberty here. I just think that FAU is in a tough spot here on a true back-to-back against a Liberty team that does play well at home and is one of the teamsin the country that returns the most experience. I think Liberty defends home court well here and gets it done. Give me Liberty.
