Jacksonville State vs FIU Prediction 1/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Jacksonville State vs FIU prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 28th at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Preview

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are 10-9 (5-3) this season after they defeated Middle Tennessee by a score of 75-58 in their last game. Jacksonville State led 39-34 at halftime and they held MTSU to just 24 points in the second half in the win. The Gamecocks shot 49% from the field, 60% on three pointers, and 84% on free throws in the game. AC Bryant led Jax State with 22 points and four rebounds, while Jacoby Hill added nine points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Jacksonville State defeated LA Tech by a score of 64-60, but lost to Sam Houston by a score of 77-62 before that. The Gamecocks have scored 73.1 points per game with 37.3 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.9 points against per game this season. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil is averaging 18.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, while AC Bryant is averaging 13.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for the Gamecocks. Jacksonville State is shooting 44.2% from the field, 67.7% on free throws, and 36.0% on three pointers this season. 

FIU Panthers Betting Preview

The FIU Panthers are 10-10 (3-6) this year after they defeated New Mexico State by a score of 81-78 in their last game. FIU led 40-31 at halftime, but they allowed 47 points in the second half in the win. The Panthers shot 45% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Corey Stephenson led FIU with 25 points and 12 rebounds, while Julian Mackey added 12 points and one rebound in the win. 

Prior to that game, FIU lost to UTEP by a score of 83-77 and Sam Houston by a score of 76-63. The Panthers have scored 83.2 points per game with 38.7 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.5 points against per game this season. Corey Stephenson is averaging 17.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, while Julian Mackey is averaging 12.9 points and 2.7 rebounds per game for the Panthers. FIU is shooting 46.1% from the field, 67.3% on free throws, and 35.5% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Florida International Panthers will win

• Florida International has won five of its last six night games at Ocean Bank Convocation Center.
• Jacksonville State has lost each of its last three away games when playing with a rest advantage.

Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win

• Jacksonville State has won each of its last four games against Florida International.
• Florida International has lost each of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Florida International has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against the Conference USA.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Jacksonville State’s last 18 night games against the Conference USA have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
• Eight of Florida International’s last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150+ points.

Jacksonville State vs FIU Prediction 

FIU was able to snap their losing streak last time out and they will look to make it two in a row with a win here. The Panthers are shooting 46% from the field and they have allowed 78+ points in four of their last five games. Jacksonville State has won two games in a row and they have allowed 64 points or fewer in three of their last five. The Gamecocks are shooting 44% from the field, but their defense has been excellent. I think these teams are pretty even, so I will take the better defensive side. Take Jax State here.

David Racey's Pick: Jacksonville State +4.5