FAU at FIU 2/5/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions
The Florida Atlantic Owls are set to visit Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, Florida for a C-USA clash against the Florida International Panthers. The Florida Atlantic Owls come into this matchup with a 14-9 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the Marshall Thundering Herd, 91-73. Leading the way for the Florida Atlantic Owls was senior guard Cornelius Taylor as he recorded 17 points and 5 rebounds. Junior forward Jaylin Ingram had a productive outing for the Owls as he pitched in 16 points and 12 rebounds.
The Florida Atlantic Owls had a good shooting game against the Marshall Thundering Herd as they connected on 35 of their 69 field goal attempts (50.7%), but they were slightly worse from behind the three-point line (36.4%). The Florida Atlantic Owls won the turnover battle against the Marshall Thundering Herd (16-15), and they edged out the Thundering Herd in the rebounding department (45-42).
The Florida International Panthers come into this matchup with a 15-8 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 81-76. Leading the way for the Florida International Panthers was senior forward Osasumwen Osaghae as he recorded 22 points and 7 rebounds. Joining Osaghae in the frontcourt was senior forward Devon Andrews who had a productive outing for the Panthers with 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
The Florida International Panthers had a good shooting game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers as they connected on 35 of their 66 field goal attempts (53%), but they were significantly worse from behind the three-point line (26.1%). The Florida International Panthers were even with the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in the turnover battle (14-14), but they were edged out by the Hilltoppers in the rebounding department (37-36).
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The Florida Atlantic Owls and Florida International Panthers only reside 30 minutes apart which makes this conference rivalry that much more intense, but both of these teams are fighting for positioning in the standings as they are sitting at 6-4. The Florida Atlantic Owls have been playing solid basketball as of recent as they are on a 2-game winning streak, and they have been a two-headed monster as of recent with Cornelius Taylor (14.4 PPG) and Jailyn Ingram (14.3 PPG and 6.8 RPG) leading the charge. The Florida International Panthers have really struggled on the defensive side of the court this season, especially in conference play as they are allowing an average of 76.8 PPG which has kept every team close. The Owls are enjoying an emergence under Dusty May, and they have a chance to climb into 2nd-place in the conference with a win here. Take the Owls in a small upset. Final Score Prediction, Florida Atlantic Owls win and cover ATS 74-70.
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