FIU vs Jacksonville State Picks and Prediction – 3/13/2025

The FIU Panthers play the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in the second round of the Conference USA Tournament on Wednesday at Propst Arena in Huntsville, Alabama. FIU defeated Western Kentucky 64-61 in the opening round of the tournament on Tuesday. Jayden Brewer was the leading scorer for FIU with 17 points. FIU snapped its three-game losing streak with its victory. Keep updated on College Basketball with our expert college basketball picks.

Jayden Brewer leads FIU in scoring and rebounding, averaging 14.3 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Ashton Williamson is the leader in assists, averaging 2.6 per game. Vianney Salatchoum is second in scoring, averaging 10.6 points per game. FIU scores an average of 69.8 points per game, shooting 43.0% overall and 28.7% from 3-point territory.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks finished the regular season 20-11 and 12-6 in Conference USA play, which was tied for second with Middle Tennessee behind first-place Liberty. In the final game of the regular season, Jacksonville State lost to Kennesaw State 74-70. The Gamecocks lost two of the last three and three of the last five to knock them out of contention for first place in the regular season standings.

Jaron Pierre Jr leads Jacksonville State in scoring and assists, averaging 21.8 points and 3.7 assists per game. Mason Nicholson is the leading rebounder, averaging 7.7 rebounds per game. Jacksonville State has two players who average double figures in scoring. The Gamecocks score an average of 74.5 points per game, shooting 44.6% overall and 34.9% from 3-point territory.

FIU is coming off a victory over Western Kentucky, but will have a tough time when facing Jacksonville State. FIU has covered the number in just two of its last nine. Jacksonville State has covered 10 of its last 15. Jacksonville State has also covered the number in four of the last six head-to-head versus FIU. Jacksonville State is holding opponents to an average of 68.7 points per game on just 40.8% shooting. Final Score Prediction, Jacksonville State Gamecocks win and cover ATS 73-60.