Florida International vs Jacksonville State Prediction 1/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The FIU Panthers and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks meet Wednesday in college basketball action from the Pete Mathews Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a FIU Panthers vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks prediction.

FIU Panthers Recap

The FIU Panthers come into this game looking to add on to their 76-64 win over UTEP last time out to sit at 9-5 this season. After this game, FIU will head on the road for a game against Missouri State.

Panthers Win Back-To-Back Games

Corey Stephenson leads the Panthers in scoring and rebounding with 18.1 PPG and 7 RPG along with 2.2 APG while Julian Mackey has 12.3 PPG with 2.7 RPG and 2.3 APG. Hamed Olayinka has 11 PPG with 6.3 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for FIU up to this point in the year. Zawdie Jackson has 9.8 PPG with 2.8 RPG and a team-high 3.6 APG to lead the Panthers in assists while  Eric Dibami also has 8.8 PPG and 6.8 RPG and Ashton Williamson has 7.9 PPG with 2.2 RPG and 3.4 APG. As a team, FIU is averaging 87.3 PPG on 47.5% shooting from the field, 35.9% from three and 67.4% from the foul line this season.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Recap

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks come into this game looking to bounce back from a 78-69 loss at the hands of Liberty last time out to sit at 7-7 this season. After this game, Jacksonville State will head on the road for a game against Kennesaw State.

Gamecocks Have Three-Game Win Streak Snapped

Moustapha El Moutaouakkil leads the Gamecocks in scoring and rebounding with 18 PPG and 7.5 RPG while AC Bryant has 13.9 PPG along with 4.5 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Jacksonville State so far this season. Jacoby Hill has 7.4 PPG with 3.5 RPG and Jamar Franklin has 6.9 PPG with 2.2 RPG while Emondrek Erkins-Ford has 8.3 PPG with 4.7 RPG. Jaye Nash also has a team-high 4.1 APG to lead Jax State in assists so far this season. As a team, Jacksonville State is averaging 73.9 PPG on 43.8% shooting from the field, 34.3% from three and 66.4% from the foul line this season.

Florida International Panthers @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Trends: January 7, 2026

Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win

• The home team has won eight of Florida International’s last nine games.
• Florida International has lost eight of its last nine night games following a home win.
• Jacksonville State has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games at Pete Mathews Coliseum.

Why the Florida International Panthers will win

• Florida International has won four of its last five games.
• Jacksonville State has lost three of its last four night games at Pete Mathews Coliseum.
• Florida International has won the first half in three of its last four night games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Jacksonville State’s last 15 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
• Thirteen of Florida International’s last 14 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Jacksonville State ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (37.7%).
• Jacksonville State ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (21.3).
• Florida International ranks T10th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (10.2).
• Florida International ranks T16th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.0).

FIU Panthers vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Prediction

I’m on Jacksonville State here. I do like this JSU team at home, and I think that FIU is a little bit overinflated after those back-to-back victories. The Gamecocks have been better than a .500 team in my eyes, and I think JSU gets it done at home here. Give me Jacksonville State.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Jacksonville State -1.5