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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 1
(0-0) Florida International Panthers vs. Indiana Hoosiers (0-0)
Date: Saturday, August 31st
Time: 3:30 ET
Venue: Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN), Bloomington, IN
Week 1 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Florida International +21.5 | Indiana -21.5
Week 1 CFB Moneyline Odds: Florida International +929 | Indiana -1958
College Football Betting Total: O/U 51.5
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Florida International Panthers
Florida International is coming off a season in which they went 4-8 overall. The Panthers were 2-4 both at home and on the road. They were favored in just two of their 12 games, going 0-2 as the favorite and 4-6 as the underdog. Heading into this season, they are ranked 132nd in our power rankings.
Looking at their chances in the Conference USA, we are giving them a 1.8% chance of winning the conference. The futures odds have them at +10100 to win the conference, the 9th worst odds out of 10 teams. Their odds to make it to the Conference USA final are +2000 (5%).
Florida International Panthers Stats
Keyone Jenkins, who threw for 2,422 yards and 11 touchdowns last season, is the top returning quarterback for the Florida International Panthers. However, the Panthers’ offense averaged just 20.1 points per game, ranking 93rd in the country. Their struggles on third down were a major issue, as they converted only 28.4% of their third down opportunities, which was 125th in college football.
On the ground, the Panthers averaged just 90.5 rushing yards per game, ranking 122nd nationally. Shomari Lawrence, who rushed for 566 yards and four touchdowns last season, is their top returning running back. In the passing game, Jenkins threw 12 interceptions and finished with a passer rating of 77. Overall, the Panthers will be looking for more consistency and efficiency from their offense this season.
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Florida International’s defense last season allowed 31.8 points per game, ranking 75th in the nation. They struggled to stop the run, giving up 192.3 rushing yards per game, which was the 154th worst in college football. Their pass defense was slightly better, ranking 134th, but they still allowed 245.5 passing yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks had a passer rating of 101.9 and completed 61% of their passes against the Panthers.
Indiana Hoosiers
As the underdog last season, the Indiana Hoosiers went 1-8, while they were favored in three games and went 2-1. Overall, Indiana finished with a 3-9 record, including a 0-6 mark on the road. The Hoosiers had a 3-3 record at home.
Heading into this season, the Hoosiers are 77th in our pre-season power rankings, with a 44.7% chance of being bowl-eligible. However, their odds of winning the Big Ten are slim, with just a 0.1% chance according to our rankings. In the futures market, Indiana is a long shot at +22590 to win the Big Ten, placing them 15th out of 18 teams in the conference.
Indiana Hoosiers Stats
Indiana’s offense was led by quarterback Kurtis Rourke last season, who threw for 2207 yards and 11 touchdowns, while completing 63.5% of his passes. The Hoosiers ranked 84th in both points per game (22.2) and third down conversion percentage (36.7%). Rourke also threw 5 interceptions, and the team averaged 121.8 rushing yards per game, ranking 102nd in the country.
The Hoosiers’ passing game averaged 212.3 yards per game, placing them 87th nationally. Rourke has since moved on, and Indiana is looking to Tayven Jackson, who threw for 914 yards last season. The team also added Kaelon Black from James Madison to the backfield, who rushed for 637 yards last season.
Indiana’s defense allowed nearly 30 points per game last season, finishing 65th in the country. They had particular trouble against the pass, giving up 237.8 passing yards per game, which ranked 119th in the nation. On the ground, the Hoosiers gave up 157.4 rushing yards per game, placing them 99th in college football. Quarterbacks had a passer rating of 139.8 against Indiana last season.
Florida International Panthers vs. Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Florida International Panthers are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Indiana Hoosiers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Florida International Panthers are 6-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Indiana Hoosiers have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Florida International Panthers’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Indiana Hoosiers’ have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 1 NCAA Betting Prediction: FIU +21.5
Our model projects a 27-22 win for Indiana over Florida International in week one of the college football season. With the Panthers coming in as +21.5 point underdogs, we like their chances to cover the spread.
For the over/under, with the line set at 51.5 points, our projection of 49 total points suggests taking the under as the best play.
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