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Jacksonville State vs Florida International Prediction 3/1/25 College Basketball Picks
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Florida International (9-19) vs Jacksonville State (19-10)
March 1, 2025 at 02:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Florida International +3.5 — Over/Under: 137.5
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks and FIU Golden Panthers meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center. Here’s a Jacksonville State vs FIU Prediction. This article will include a Jacksonville State vs FIU Pick.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting PreviewÂ
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks beat UTEP, lost to Liberty, and they play Kennesaw State next. Jacksonville State hopes to avoid two straight losses for the first time since November. Â
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are averaging 74.3 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 68.2 points on 40.7 percent shooting. Jaron Pierre Jr. is averaging 21.8 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Jamar Franklin is averaging 10.4 points and 2.5 rebounds. Michael Houge is dishing 0.8 assists and Jao Ituka is grabbing 1.4 rebounds. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game.
FIU Golden Panthers Betting PreviewÂ
The FIU Golden Panthers lost to Liberty, beat Kennesaw State, and they play WKU and Middle Tennessee next. It’s senior night for an FIU roster that has nine seniors on its roster.Â
The FIU Golden Panthers are averaging 70.1 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 72 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Jayden Brewer is averaging 14.4 points and 5 rebounds, while Vianney Salatchoum is averaging 9.9 points and 4.8 rebounds. Jonathan Aybar is dishing 1.1 assists and Asim Jones is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The FIU Golden Panthers are shooting 29.4 percent from beyond the arc and 70.9 percent from the free throw line. The FIU Golden Panthers are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Florida International Panthers will win
- The home team has won each of Florida International’s last four games.
- Jacksonville State has lost four of its last five road day games against Conference opponents.
- The home team has won the first half in three of Jacksonville State’s last four games.
Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win
- Florida International has lost eight of its last nine day games against Conference opponents.
- Jacksonville State has won each of its last five day games against the Conference USA.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Florida International’s last eight day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 140+ points.
- Each of Jacksonville State’s last five road day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 138+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Florida International ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.3).
- Florida International ranks T29th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.8).
- Jacksonville State ranks 32nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (15.4).
- Jacksonville State ranks 34th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (76.9%).
Jacksonville State vs FIU Injury Report
FIU will be without Okechukwu Okeke due to an undisclosed issue. Jacksonville State will be without Jamar Franklin due to an undisclosed issue.
Jacksonville State vs FIU Prediction
FIU will be up for this game given its senior night but that can only take a team so far. FIU has lost eight of its last 10 games and has scored less than 50 points in two its last three games. FIU has also lost seven home games so there’s not much of a home-court advantage. Jacksonville State is one of the best teams in the CUSA and has six road wins. Jacksonville State also beat FIU a month ago while forcing the Panthers into 15 turnovers. Jacksonville State is 17-9 ATS on the season. I have no choice but to lay the reasonable number with Jacksonville State on the road.
