Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our FIU vs Howard NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Miami.
FIU vs Howard Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Panthers and Bison. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bison at Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, FL. Get ready to place your bets! FIU is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference contest against Howard. The game's over/under currently sits at 155.5 points.
FIU vs. Howard Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: FIU Golden Panthers at Howard Bison
- Where: Miami at Ocean Bank Convocation Center
- Date: Monday, November 18th
- Betting Odds FLINT -3.5, FLINT -175 | HOWRD +140 O/U 155.5
Golden Panthers Preview: Can FIU Deliver Being Favored on the Road?
FIU Golden Panthers Recent Game/Games
The Golden Panthers dropped their season opener on Saturday, falling 80-75 to Southern Utah. FIU, who entered the game as +7 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected but couldn’t pull off the upset.
FIU trailed 36-34 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 44 points after the break. The game’s total points of 155 fell just short of the 159-point O/U line.
Golden Panthers Offense Breakdown
FIU's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 39.1% from the field and 22.7% from three-point range, hitting just 5 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.5%, and they connected on 72.7% of their free throws, going 16 for 22.
Jayden Brewer led the way with 22 points, while Hercy Miller added 18, shooting 62.5% overall. Tavi Jackson was efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots, including 2 for 2 from beyond the arc, finishing with 17 points and 9 rebounds. FIU also grabbed 14 offensive boards and dished out 12 assists in the game.
Golden Panthers Team Defense
Despite FIU's defensive struggles, they managed to put up 80 points in their previous game. The Golden Panthers shot 54% from the field, making 25 of their 46 attempts. They were particularly effective inside the arc, hitting 23 of 34 two-point shots for a 67% success rate.
From beyond the three-point line, FIU struggled, going just 2 for 12, which is 16%. They also had plenty of opportunities at the free-throw line, where they shot 42 times but made only 28, resulting in a 66% free-throw percentage. FIU gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.
Bison Preview: Can Howard Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?
Howard picked up an 88-84 win over Tennessee State on Wednesday, November 13th. The Bison were favored by 2.5 points going into the game, and they covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game reached 172, going over the pre-game O/U line of 148.
Howard led 42-41 at halftime and managed to hold on for the win, scoring 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34 points to the Tigers.
Bison Offense Breakdown
Howard's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points with a 53.2% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.3%, thanks in part to their 60.5% shooting on two-pointers and 41.7% from beyond the arc.
Brandon Weston led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Justus Jackson added 22 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range, while Blake Harper was 3 of 4 from deep, finishing with 18 points on 75% shooting overall.
Bison Team Defense
Howard's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 55% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 66% shooting on two-point attempts (26/39).
From beyond the arc, Howard's defense gave up 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 11 of those attempts. Howard allowed 13 offensive rebounds.
Golden Panthers vs Bison Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Although FIU has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-2. The team averaged 78 points per game in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Bison have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 73 points per game in these contests.
- Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Bison have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
- The Golden Panthers have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
FIU vs Howard Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Howard +3.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.