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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 9
(5-2) Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Florida International Panthers (2-5)
Date: Tuesday, October 22nd
Time: 7:30 ET
Venue: South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium, Miami, FL
Week 9 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Sam Houston -5.5 | Florida International +5.5
Week 9 CFB Moneyline Odds: Sam Houston -218 | Florida International +180
College Football Betting Total: O/U 46.5
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Alright, folks, buckle up because Week 9 of NCAA football is here, and we’ve got a sneaky-good matchup on deck between Sam Houston and Florida International! This one has all the ingredients for a betting bonanza. Let’s break it down!
First off, Sam Houston comes in at 5-2, but there’s some QB drama to watch with Hunter Watson possibly sidelined. On the other side, Florida International (2-5) isn’t looking stellar in the win column, but don’t sleep on their ability to cover spreads. In fact, they’re 4-1 against the spread as underdogs in their last five—this team knows how to keep it tight!
Sam Houston Bearkats and the Florida International Panthers are set to face off on Tuesday, October 22nd, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30 ET. The game will be played at South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium in Miami and broadcast on ESNU.
The Bearkats are the -5.5-point favorites on the road.
The over/under line is currently 46.5 points. Sam Houston comes in with a 5-2 record, while Florida International is 2-5 on the season.
Sam Houston Bearkats
Sam Houston enters Week 9 with a 5-2 record, ranked 95th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 99.5% chance of becoming bowl-eligible and a 9.4% chance of winning Conference USA. On the road, they are 2-1, while at home, they’ve posted a 3-1 record.
The Bearkats have been favored in four of their seven games, going 3-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +4.4 points per game, and they are 5-2 against the spread this season.
Sam Houston’s over/under record is 3-4, with their games averaging 54.1 points. This week’s line sits at 46.5 points, compared to their average over/under line of 51 points.
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Sam Houston Bearkats Stats
Sam Houston’s offense is ranked 78th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9, and they are 49th in points scored, with 29.3 per game. Their strength is the run game, ranking 6th in rushing attempts, averaging 45.1 per game, and 10th in rushing yards, with 221.9 per game.
DJ McKinney leads the team with 393 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored two touchdowns. Quarterback Hunter Watson has thrown for 987 yards, with nine touchdowns and five interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 87.
Sam Houston’s defense has allowed 24.9 points per game this season, including 31 points in their recent 31-14 loss to Western Kentucky. They gave up 411 total yards, with 281 yards and three touchdowns coming through the air.
On average, opposing teams have rushed for 129.3 yards per game on 32.4 attempts against Sam Houston. Quarterbacks have completed 62.1% of their passes, averaging 219.1 passing yards per game.
Florida International Panthers
Florida International enters Week 9 with a 2-5 record, but they are 2-0 at home this season. They have a 29.8% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, according to projections. The Panthers are ranked 117th in our CFB power rankings.
FIU’s average scoring margin is -2.6 points per game, and they are 3-2 against the spread. They’ve been favored in just one game this season and are 0-1 ATS as the favorite, but 3-1 ATS as the underdog.
The Panthers’ over/under record is 3-2, with their games averaging 54.9 points. Their average over/under line is 49.9 points, and this week’s line is set at 46.5 points.
Florida International Panthers Stats
Heading into week 9, Florida International’s offense is averaging 26.1 points per game, placing them 64th nationally. In our offensive power rankings, they sit at 123rd. Their third-down conversion rate is just 28.7%, and they are 112th in rushing, with 103.9 yards per game.
Keyone Jenkins leads the passing attack with 1,422 yards and a 63.2% completion rate. FIU ranks 43rd in completions and 54th in attempts. Jenkins has thrown 10 touchdowns and six interceptions, with a passer rating of 91. Eric Rivers has 539 receiving yards and four touchdowns.
Florida International’s defense has allowed an average of 28.7 points per game this season. In their recent game against UTEP, they gave up 30 points, allowing 374 total yards, including 213 rushing yards on 45 attempts and 161 passing yards. They also forced one interception.
Opponents have averaged 205.1 rushing yards per game against FIU, ranking them 162nd nationally. Through the air, they’ve allowed 199.4 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks posting a passer rating of 78, the 39th-lowest in the country.
Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Florida International Panthers NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Sam Houston Bearkats are 3-2 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Florida International Panthers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Sam Houston Bearkats are 7-3 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Florida International Panthers have gone 6-4 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Sam Houston Bearkats’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Florida International Panthers’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 9 NCAA Betting Prediction: Florida International +5.5
Sam Houston’s got the edge as 5.5-point favorites, but with Watson’s status uncertain, there’s a question mark hovering over this one. And let’s not forget FIU’s Keyone Jenkins might be a game-time decision too after a shoulder tweak. But if Jenkins suits up, we’re looking at a Panthers squad that could absolutely scrap their way to cover.
Florida International is the +5.5 point underdog at home in their week nine matchup against Sam Houston. We have this one finishing 22-19 in favor of the Panthers, making them a good bet to cover the spread.
With the over/under line set at 46.5 points, our projection of 38 total points suggests that taking the under is the best play for this game.
FIU’s been fighting tooth and nail as underdogs, so there’s real value in backing them to cover here.
Week 9, baby—let’s go! Keep those eyes on the line, and don’t forget to take advantage of these juicy ATS odds.
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