FIU Golden Panthers vs IU Indy Jaguars Matchup

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

FIU vs IU Indy Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Golden Panthers versus the Jaguars? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, FL. FIU comes into this non-conference matchup as the -9 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 144.5 points.

FIU vs. IU Indy Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: FIU Golden Panthers at IU Indy Jaguars
Where: Miami at Ocean Bank Convocation Center
Date: Saturday, December 21st
Betting Odds FLINT -9, FLINT -415 | IUPUI +315 O/U 144.5

Golden Panthers Preview: Will the Golden Panthers Win on the Road?

FIU’s season continued to be a struggle after a 75-64 road loss to East Carolina on Tuesday. The Golden Panthers are now 2-7 for the season. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, FIU not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

FIU trailed 35-29 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, allowing 40 points while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 139 fell just short of the 142.5 O/U line.

Golden Panthers Offense Breakdown

FIU's offense put up 64 points in their latest game, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 52.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 31.2% (5/16) of their threes. Free-throw shooting was a major issue, as they made only 38.9% (7/18) from the line.

C.J. Walker led the way with 23 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 57.1% overall and 50% from three. Jayden Brewer added 20 points, shooting 60% from the field, while Jordan Riley contributed 16 points and 6 rebounds. Jonathan Aybar also shot 60%, hitting 3 of 5 from deep.

Golden Panthers Team Defense

FIU's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field, hitting 28 of 58 shots. Inside the arc, the Golden Panthers allowed 22 of 36 two-point attempts to fall, a 61% shooting rate.

From three-point range, FIU held the other team to 27% shooting, with just 6 makes on 22 attempts. The Golden Panthers also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 13 shots, an 86% success rate. FIU gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Jaguars Preview: Can IU Indy Lock in a Home Win?

IU Indy Jaguars Recent Game/Games

The Jaguars dropped to 2-8 on the season after an 81-63 loss to the Lions on Saturday. IU Indy entered the game as +1 underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 144, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 141.

IU Indy trailed 39-29 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while allowing 42. The Jaguars will need to regroup as they look to get back on track this season.

Jaguars Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Jaguars managed just 63 points, shooting 38.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a notable 39.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes on 28 attempts. They also connected on 85.7% of their free throws, going 12-of-14 from the line.

Jaylon McDaniel led the way with 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting. Markeith Browning II and Paul Zilinskas each added 18 points, with Browning contributing 5 assists and 7 rebounds. Reggie Bass also grabbed 7 boards and dished out 6 assists, while Jarvis Walker struggled, shooting just 25% from the field and 14.3% from three.

Jaguars Team Defense

Despite giving up 81 points, the IU Indy Jaguars struggled defensively, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Jaguars gave up 22 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the Jaguars allowed 8 threes on 17 attempts, with their opponent shooting 47%. The Jaguars also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 free throws for a 76% rate.

Golden Panthers vs Jaguars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Golden Panthers have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 73 points per game in this stretch.
Although IU Indy has a straight up record of 1-9 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 67 points per game in these games.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Jaguars have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
As the betting favorite, the Golden Panthers have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.