Florida International vs Jacksonville State Prediction 1/30/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a FIU vs Jacksonville State Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday,  January 30th, at the Pete Mathews Coliseum. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Panthers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Gamecocks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving FIU

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Jacksonville State

-Recent betting trends in games played between FIU and Jacksonville State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Panthers and Gamecocks. 

Jacksonville State is Hot 

Jacksonville State is hot heading into this game and they have won four games in a row. Two games ago against UTEP, they ended up securing the 73-66 victory and in the last game against New Mexico State, they won 65-59. Jaron Pierre Jr had a strong game putting up 20 points, five rebounds, and one assist. There are three different players that put up at least 11 points. In this game, Jacksonville State is going to need to get out to a strong start here. 

Jacksonville State comes into the Thai game with a 13-7 record overall, and they have gone 12-5 against the spread. Jacksonville State is averaging 77 points while their defense is giving up 69.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 118th in the league while the defense is ranked 111th. Jaron Pierre Jr is averaging 21.1 points while shooting 44 percent from the field and 38.1 percent from behind the three-point line. 

FIU is Struggling

FIU is struggling heading into this game and they have lost five games in a row. Two games ago against UTEP, the offense scored 73 points but the defense gave up 81 points. FIU shot 47.4 percent from the field and 23.5 percent from behind the three-point line. Jonathan Aybar had a strong game putting up 17 points, six rebounds, and one assist. 

FIU comes into this game with a 7-13 record overall and they have gone 9-10 against the spread. The over has hit in 9 of the 19 games that have had lines on them this season. FIU is averaging 72 points while their defense is giving up 71.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 246th in the league while the defense is ranked 193rd in the league. Jayden Brewer has been the top player for FIU averaging 13.9 points while shooting 46.8 percent from the field but only 17.5 percent from behind the three-point line. 

FIU vs Jacksonville State Prediction

Jacksonville State is an elite offensive team, and they are also the much better team here. Jacksonville State is averaging 77 points and they are going to put on a show against an FIU defense that is giving up 72.8 points per game. Jacksonville State is going to go well over the 80-point mark and they are going to end up cruising to the victory here. Back Jacksonville State against the spread.