Florida International vs. Green Bay 11/19/21 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Jim |

Last Updated: 11/18/2021 at 10:53 PM ET

Both Green Bay and FIU lost close games in their season openers but had very different outcomes in their second games. Similarities may vanish when they meet on Friday in the Jersey Mike's Classic.

Green Bay lost by four to Indiana State and then got walloped by Wisconsin. FIU lost to Georgia by seven and then blasted D-3 Trinity (FL).

FIU struggled to a 9-17 record last year and had the worst defense in Conference USA, giving up 76 points per game. Most of that team is gone, so this is a new team made up of transfers and recruits. Green Bay averaged 80 points while going 17-16 last year but had one of the worst defenses in the nation, giving up even more than they scored on average. Most of that team is gone and Green Bay also has essentially a new team this year.

Daniel Parish was 6-7 while scoring 15 points in 14 minutes of playing time for FIU after missing the first game. Tevin Brewer is averaging 14 through two games and has made six of 11 three-pointers. Denver Jones is averaging 10 points and five assists. Through two games, FIU is averaging 10 steals and 14 turnovers. The Panthers are averaging 81 points and holding opponents to 53 over two games.

Through two games, Green Bay has not shown its offensive power, averaging 56 points and giving up 76. No players are in double figures, but three are averaging nine per game. The Phoenix is shooting 35 percent overall and 28 percent from behind the arc.

Green Bay is averaging 29 rebounds, while FIU is averaging 40.

The Green Bay team is coming in with a lot of question marks. However, the Florida International team is coming in with a lot better offense and reputation against the better teams. Look for the Florida International team to do quite a bit better in the game here and that will make it easier to see the Florida International team coming out on top. Final Score Prediction, Florida International Panthers win 76-55.

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