Bakersfield Roadrunners vs FIU Golden Panthers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our FIU vs Bakersfield NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fort Myers.

FIU vs Bakersfield Prediction

Planning on watching today's Golden Panthers and Roadrunners game? Catch the action at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, FL, as the Roadrunners hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. FIU comes into this non-conference matchup as the -1 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 147.5 points.

FIU vs. Bakersfield Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: FIU Golden Panthers at Bakersfield Roadrunners
Where: Fort Myers at Alico Arena
Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Betting Odds FLINT -1, FLINT -119 | CSU -101 O/U 147.5

Golden Panthers Preview: Can FIU Pull Off a Road Win?

FIU’s season hit a bump with a 75-70 road loss to Howard on Monday, November 18th. Entering the game as 4-point favorites, the Golden Panthers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

FIU and Howard were tied at 35 at halftime, but the Panthers were outscored 40-35 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 145, falling short of the 156 O/U line.

Golden Panthers Offense Breakdown

FIU's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 29 threes for a 17.2% shooting percentage. They finished with an effective field goal percentage of 43.8%, connecting on 40.6% of their shots overall. Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, making 60% of their two-point attempts.

Cameron Shockley-Okeke was a bright spot, hitting 5 of 6 threes and finishing with 21 points in 23 minutes. Marcus Dockery added 16 points, and Anwar Gill contributed 13 points and 6 assists. FIU also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and hit 72.2% of their free throws, going 13 for 18 from the line.

Golden Panthers Team Defense

FIU's defense gave up 75 points in their last outing, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 48% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 19/39 from inside the arc.

From three-point range, FIU's defense conceded 8 threes on 22 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they hit 13 free throws, good for 76%. FIU gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Roadrunners Preview: Does Bakersfield Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Bakersfield Roadrunners Recent Game/Games

The Roadrunners picked up a 74-56 win over Fresno State on Saturday, November 16th. Bakersfield was a slight favorite at -1 and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 150-point O/U line.

After leading 38-33 at halftime, Bakersfield clamped down defensively, allowing just 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 of their own.

Roadrunners Offense Breakdown

Bakersfield put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 37.5% of their threes, hitting 6 of 16 attempts, and went 24 for 49 (49%) on two-point shots. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 10 of 20 attempts.

The Roadrunners grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Corey Stephenson led the team with 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 7 of 13 from the field. Jemel Jones added 13 points in just 12 minutes, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.

Roadrunners Team Defense

Despite giving up 56 points, Bakersfield's defense allowed the opposing team to shoot 46% from the field, with 30 made baskets on 65 attempts. Inside the arc, the Roadrunners gave up 24 two-point field goals on 49 attempts, a 49% shooting percentage.

From beyond the three-point line, the opposing team shot 37%, making 6 of their 16 attempts. Bakersfield also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 10 of those chances, shooting 50%.

Golden Panthers vs Roadrunners Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although FIU has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-2. The team averaged 76 points per game in these games.
Through their last three home contests, the Roadrunners offense has averaged 68 points per game while allowing an average of 81. Bakersfield posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 0-3 ATS.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Roadrunners have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
The last ten games that FIU was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 5-5 straight up.