FIU vs Sam Houston Picks and Prediction – 2/16/2024
On Thursday, the Florida International Panthers (8-16) face off against the Sam Houston Bearkats (13-11) at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum in Huntsville, Texas. Cameron Huefner scored 15 points for the Bearkats in their 79-68 loss to Jacksonville State. Make sure you stay up to date with College Basketball with our expert College Basketball picks.
Sam Houston comes into this matchup on a two-game losing streak, but has won three of their last five games. Lamar Wilkerson leads Sam Houston in points scored, averaging 14 points. Davon Barnes is their second-leading scorer with an average of 13.8 points scored each game. Sam Houston’s rebounds-leader, Damon Nicholas Jr., leads with 5.8 rebounds on average per game. Jaden Ray leads the Bearkats in assists, averaging 3.8 per game. In their last five games, Sam Houston has scored an average of 69.4 points and are tied with Louisiana Tech for first place in the Conference USA standings with a conference record of 6-3. Sam Houston is hoping to snap their losing streak with a win on the road against a struggling FIU team. Overall, the Bearkats score an average of 71.2 points per game.
Florida International enters this game on a one-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In their 68-66 loss to Middle Tennessee, Arturo Dean scored 14 points for the Panthers. Dean leads Florida International in points scored, averaging 12.5 points. Javaunte Hawkins is their second-leading scorer with an average of 12.4 points scored each game. Florida International’s rebounds-leader, Arturo Dean, leads with 4.7 rebounds on average per game. Dean also leads the Panthers in assists, averaging 4.1 per game. In their last five games, Florida International has allowed an average of 81.2 points and sits in a tie for last place in the Conference USA standings. Florida International is hoping to snap their losing streak and win an important conference game on the road against a Sam Houston team that’s only three games ahead of them in the standings. Overall, the Panthers score an average of 74.5 points per game.
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Sam Houston Bearkats -6.5
Sam Houston has been performing better overall this season, especially at home where they have won eight out of ten games. Florida International, on the other hand, has struggled on the road with a dismal 1-8 record. The game will be an important one for both teams, as Sam Houston is looking to get back on track after a two-game losing streak, while Florida International is aiming to snap their own losing streak and gain ground in the Conference USA standings. Look for Sam Houston’s offense to poke holes in Florida International’s defense throughout the entire game. Final Score Prediction, Sam Houston wins 76-69.