Florida International vs LSU Prediction 11/13/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

Nikos Lagouretos

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Jan 7, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Tamar Bates (2) and LSU Tigers guard Cam Carter (5) fight for a loose ball during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

MATCHUP	Florida International Golden Panthers	LSU Tigers
Team Records	1-1	2-0
Where	Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, LA
When	Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time	08:00 PM EST
TV	SECN+

In this article, we will formulate a FIU vs LSU Prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, November 13th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

LSU Fighting Tigers Preview

LSU has a 2-0 record this season. They are 2-0 ATS, 1-1 in Over/Under and have a 2-0 home record and a 0-0 away record. LSU is coming off a 93-58 home win against New Orleans and will face Alcorn State, Omaha and Drake next.

Offensively, LSU averages 94.5 points per game, which ranks 57th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 59.0 points per game (37th). The Fighting Tigers shoot with 54.7% from the field (29th), and with 40.0% from beyond the arc (50th). They shoot with 75.4% from the free throw line (93rd), and grab 47.5 rebounds per game (30th), while dishing out 21 assists per game (31st) and committing 11.5 turnovers per game (120th).

Michael Nwoko leads LSU in scoring, with an average of 16.5 points and 6.5 rebounds. Marquel Sutton follows with 14 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, while Jalen Reed adds 13 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.

FIU Panthers Preview

Florida International has a 1-1 record this season. They are 0-1 ATS, 1-0 in Over/Under and have a 1-0 home record and a 0-1 away record. Florida International is coming off a 66-96 away loss against Nebraska and will face Univ. of Ft. Lauderdale, James Madison and Omaha next.

Offensively, Florida International averages 83.5 points per game, which ranks 147th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 72.5 points per game (192th). The Panthers shoot with 45.9% from the field (187th), and with 32.1% from beyond the arc (205th). They shoot with 50.0% from the free throw line (362nd), and grab 45 rebounds per game (52nd), while dishing out 18.5 assists per game (75th) and committing 14 turnovers per game (236th).

Larry Olayinka leads Florida International in scoring, with an average of 18.5 points and 9.5 rebounds. Corey Stephenson follows with 13.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, while Zawdie Jackson adds 12 points and 4.5 assists per game.

Florida International Panthers @ LSU Tigers Betting Trends: November 13, 2025

Why the LSU Tigers will win

LSU has won each of its last 11 games against non-Conference opponents at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
Florida International has lost 16 of its last 17 away games when playing with a rest advantage.
LSU has won the first half in each of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Florida International Panthers will win

LSU has lost 13 of its last 17 games.

FIU vs LSU Prediction

In this FIU vs LSU Prediction, LSU is coming as -21.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming on opposite outcomes in their previous games, as LSU is coming off an easy 35-point home victory and are playing their third consecutive game at home to start the season. On the flip side, FIU is coming off a 30-point blowout loss on the road and are playing once again on the road. LSU has been excellent this season, ranking on the top-60 of the country both offensively and defensively and I expect them to dominate this game. Take LSU and lay the points at home.