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Louisiana Tech vs Florida International Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

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Florida International (8-15) vs Louisiana Tech (16-7)

February 8, 2025 at 02:00 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: Florida International +3.5 — Over/Under: 138.5

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In this article, we will formulate a Louisiana Tech vs FIU Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 8th, at the FIU Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bulldogs’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Panthers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Louisiana Tech

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving FIU

-Recent betting trends in games played between Louisiana Tech and FIU

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

FIU Looks for Second Straight Win

FIU, in the last game, faced off against Sam Houston State, and they were able to secure an 85-82 victory. It took overtime to get the job done, but they made the shots and came out ahead. FIU shot 38.7 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from behind the three-point line. Jayden Brewer had a strong game, putting up 25 points, three rebounds, and one assist. Two games ago against Kennesaw State, they ended up losing 73-67. 

FIU comes into this game with an 8-15 record overall and they have gone 12-10 against the spread. FIU is averaging 72.2 points while their defense is giving up 72.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 242nd in the league while the defense is ranked 205th. They are averaging 59.35 field goal attempts per game which is 147th in the league. Jayden Brewer has been the top player for this team, averaging 14.9 points while shooting 48.3 percent from the field and 21.7 percent from behind the three-point line. At home this season they are 4-1 straight up. Next Thursday, FIU is going to fake on UTEP. 

Why FIU Will Beat Louisiana Tech

  • The home team has won 14 of Louisiana Tech’s last 15 games.
  • Louisiana Tech has lost each of its last five road games against the Conference USA.
  • Florida International has won the first half in three of its last four day games at Ocean Bank Convocation Center.

Louisiana Tech Blown Out

Louisana Tech was blown out in the last game against Liberty. LA Tech’s offense only scored 53 points, while their defense gave up 77 points. The defense was bad, but the offense gave them zero chance. The Bulldogs ended up shooting only 39.2 percent and 23.1 percent from behind the three-point line. Al Green was the top offensive player putting up 18 points. Two games ago against Sam Houston State, LA Tech scored 66 points, and that was enough to come away with a victory. Sean Newman Jr put up 22 points, eight rebounds, and three assists in that game. 

Louisiana Tech comes into this game with a 16-7 record overall and they have gone 11-8-1 against the spread. The over has hit in only nine of the games. The Bulldogs are averaging 74.9 points while their defense is giving up 68.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 163rd in the league, while the defense is ranked 81st. Daniel Batcho has been the top player for this team and he’s averaging 18.3 points. 

Louisiana Tech vs FIU Prediction

On paper, Louisiana Tech is better but away from home they have had issues and they have won only two games. Louisiana Tech’s defense has been better on paper but they haven’t been exactly elite, FIU on the season is averaging 72.2 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. At home, with the home crowd behind him, they are going to use that extra momentum, and that will be enough to get the job done. Back FIU to cover the spread here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: FIU +3.5

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