FIU at FAU odds, picks and predictions

The Florida International Golden Panthers (3-7) and Florida Atlantic Owls (7-2) meet Wednesday at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the FIU vs. FAU odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The Golden Panthers picked up a 74-59 win over Long Island last time out, covering as 14.5-point favorites. FIU also topped Kennesaw State on Nov. 26, winning 2 of the past 3 games while going 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 4 outings. The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 games overall, too.

The Owls were on the short end of a 98-89 loss against No. 16 Illinois at Madison Square Garden last time out on Dec. 5, snapping a 4-game win and cover streak. FAU has scored 83 or more points in 6 consecutive games, cashing the Over in 4 of those outings.

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FIU at FAU odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:20 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): FIU +2200 (bet $100 to win $2,200) | FAU -8000 (bet $8,000 to win $100)
• Against the spread (ATS): FIU +23.5 (-110) | FAU -23.5 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 153.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

FIU at FAU picks and predictions

Prediction

FAU 84, FIU 67

Moneyline

FAU (-8000) would cost you 80 times your potential return. In other words, the Owls would net $1.25 of profit for every $100 risked. Needless to say, that's ridiculous, especially in a rivalry game. Let the Bryant upset of FAU on Nov. 18 serve as a cautionary tale.

AVOID.

Against the spread

Backing FIU +23.5 (-110) is the way to go, as this is a high amount of points for a rivalry game. The Golden Panthers have covered in 3 of the past 4 games and covered as 23-point underdogs at Miami back on Nov. 13 in a narrow 86-80 loss.

FAU -23.5 (-110) is 1-1 ATS in the past 2 games as a double-digit favorite while going 2-1 SU/ATS in 3 home contests when favored by 14 or more points. This game shouldn't be close, but it also won't be a blowout, either.

The Owls have won 6 straight meetings in this series, scoring at least 77 points in 5 of those outings. FIU has covered 2 of the past 3 meetings while going 3-2 ATS in the past 5 trips to Boca.

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Over/Under

UNDER 153.5 (-110) is worth a look in Boca. The total has gone low in 4 of the past 5 games for FIU, including 3-1 in the past 4 games off campus in either a true road game or neutral floor affair.

The Owls have split the Over-Under at a 2-2 clip in the past 4 games overall while going 2-1 in the past 3 games on their home floor.

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