FIU Golden Panthers vs Stetson Hatters Matchup

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

FIU vs Stetson Prediction

Planning on watching today's Golden Panthers and Hatters game? Catch the action at Edmunds Center in DeLand, FL, as the Hatters hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. FIU is the -3.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Stetson. The over/under for the game is set at 147.5 points.

FIU vs. Stetson Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: FIU Golden Panthers at Stetson Hatters
Where: DeLand at Edmunds Center
Date: Saturday, December 14th
Betting Odds FLINT -3.5, FLINT -174 | STETSN +140 O/U 147.5

Golden Panthers Preview: Will the Golden Panthers Make it Happen on the Road?

FIU Golden Panthers Recent Game/Games

FIU dropped to 1-6 on the season after an 88-77 home loss to Florida Atlantic on Wednesday. The Golden Panthers were +9 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.

FIU trailed 40-39 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the second half while scoring 38. The total points for the game were 165, surpassing the over/under line of 158.

Golden Panthers Offense Breakdown

FIU's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field. They hit 51% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 3 of 10 threes for 30%.

Tre Carroll and Kaleb Glenn both scored 22 points, with Carroll shooting 64.3% overall. Vianney Salatchoum was efficient as well, hitting 81.8% of his shots, while Jayden Brewer contributed 17 points and 13 rebounds.

Golden Panthers Team Defense

FIU's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team making 26 of 51 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, FIU held their opponent to just 10 attempts, with 3 makes for 30% shooting. At the free-throw line, the opposing team went 16/21, hitting 76% of their attempts. FIU also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Hatters Preview: Can the Hatters Offense Score Enough at Home?

Stetson Hatters Recent Game/Games

The Hatters dropped to 0-8 on the season after losing 89-83 to Mercer on Sunday. Stetson, who were +3.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 172, surpassing the O/U line of 153.5.

Stetson trailed 40-38 at halftime but outscored Mercer 35-33 in the second half. Despite the strong finish, the Hatters couldn’t close the gap.

Hatters Offense Breakdown

Stetson put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field and hitting 37.9% of their threes (11/29). Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they were strong at the line, making 18 of 21 free throws (85.7%). Tyler Johnson led the way with 26 points, connecting on 6 of 10 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall.

Alex Holt added 23 points, shooting 83.3% from the field, while Jordan Wood also contributed 23 points, hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% rate. Ahmad Robinson dished out 10 assists, despite shooting just 21.1% from the field. Stetson grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and finished with 12 assists as a team.

Hatters Team Defense

Stetson's defense gave up 89 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field on 27 of 63 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 47% shooting, as the other team went 16 for 34 on two-point shots.

From three-point range, Stetson's defense saw their opponents hit 11 of 29 attempts, good for 37%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 85%. Stetson allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Golden Panthers vs Hatters Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, FIU has an ATS record of 2-0 while averaging 68 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
Across their last three home contests, Stetson has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 71 points per game.
As the betting underdog, the Hatters have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Stetson posted a straight up mark of 0-5 in these matchups.
As the betting favorite, the Golden Panthers have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. FIU posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.