Sam Houston State Bearkats to Face FIU Panthers in Conference-USA Tournament Quarterfinals
The FIU Panthers will face the Sam Houston State Bearkats in the quarterfinals of the Conference-USA tournament at Propst Arena in Huntsville, Alabama. FIU is coming off a
Game outlook
The FIU Panthers will face the Sam Houston State Bearkats in the quarterfinals of the Conference-USA tournament at Propst Arena in Huntsville, Alabama. FIU is coming off a 76-67 victory over Jacksonville State, while Sam Houston State defeated Jacksonville State 81-73 in their final regular season game. The Bearkats are on a seven-game winning streak and finished first in the C-USA. Both teams are injury-free heading into the matchup, with Sam Houston State being the betting favorite at -7.5. For expert college basketball picks, look no further!
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Golden Panthers +260 | Bearkats -330
Spread: Golden Panthers +7.5 (-110) | Bearkats -7.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 145 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Sam Houston St. will win straight-up is 77%.
Fla. International Golden Panthers
FIU's basketball team has had a mixed season, with strong offensive performances but struggling on defense. They are scoring an average of 74.0 points per game, ranking 169th nationally, but allowing an average of 76.8 points per game, which is 310th. FIU shoots 43.6% overall and 33.3% from three-point range, while allowing opponents to shoot 47.5% overall and 39.9% from beyond the arc. The team's leading scorer is Arturo Dean, averaging 13.3 points per game, and Seth Pickney is the top shot blocker with 1.7 blocks per game. Despite being outrebounded in a recent victory over Jacksonville State, FIU's strong shooting helped them secure the win. Overall, FIU has a power ranking of 264 and holds a record of 11-21 for the season. dagger for @JayMcBuckets 🗡️ Florida City Gas Play of the Game pic.twitter.com/fwBMLo9o3O