Florida International Panthers vs Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24
ESPN+ will be covering the week three non-conference matchup between the Florida International Panthers and the Florida Atlantic Owls as they face off at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton. Kick-off is set for 6:00 ET, and the Owls are the -5.5 point favorites at home. The over/under line is currently at 43 points. The Panthers come in with a 1-1 record, while the Owls are looking for their first win of the season.
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL PANTHERS VS FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Florida International Panthers +5.5
This game will be played at FAU Stadium at 6:00 ET on Saturday, September 14th.
WHY BET THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL PANTHERS:
- We have the Florida International Panthers winning this one by a score of 22 to 13
- Not only do we have the Florida International Panthers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +5.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 43 points
Will The Florida International Panthers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Florida International is now 1-1 after a resounding 52-16 win over Central Michigan. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, the Panthers not only won outright but also covered the spread. The over/under line was set at 51.5 points, and the teams combined for 68 points.
Florida International took control early, leading 7-0 after the first quarter. The Panthers extended their lead to 28-8 by halftime, and both teams scored 8 points in the third quarter. In the fourth, Florida International added 16 more points, while their defense shut out Central Michigan to secure the win.
Quarterback Keyone Jenkins led Florida International’s offense to a 52-16 win, throwing for 124 yards and two touchdowns while completing 55.6% of his passes. Josiah Miamen was the top receiver, with four catches for 54 yards.
The Panthers’ offense put up 310 yards, with 186 of those coming on the ground. Kejon Owens led the team in rushing with 60 yards on nine carries, averaging 6.7 yards per attempt. Florida International’s ground game was particularly effective, as they scored four rushing touchdowns.
Florida International’s defense had a strong showing in their most recent game, coming away with five interceptions and holding Central Michigan to 190 passing yards. Despite giving up 179 rushing yards, the Panthers allowed just 16 points and 369 total yards. Central Michigan moved the chains 22 times, but Florida International’s defense was opportunistic in creating turnovers.
Are The Florida Atlantic Owls Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Florida Atlantic is now 0-2 after suffering a 24-7 loss to Army in their most recent game. The Owls, who were favored by -1, not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 31 points fell short of the 41.5-point over/under line.
Florida Atlantic fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter but managed to close the gap to 14-7 by halftime. However, they were held to just a field goal in the third quarter and were unable to score in the fourth, resulting in a 24-7 defeat.
Florida Atlantic’s offense, led by quarterback Cam Fancher, managed to put up 193 passing yards in their most recent game. Fancher connected on 67.6% of his passes, with one touchdown and one interception, earning a passer rating of 77.87. Omari Hayes was his top target, hauling in four receptions for 45 yards.
The Owls’ offense totaled 235 yards, with just 42 yards coming on the ground. CJ Campbell Jr. led the team in rushing with 20 yards on eight carries.
Florida Atlantic’s defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up 456 total yards to Army. The Owls had a particularly tough time stopping the run, allowing 412 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Army’s ground attack was relentless, with 55 attempts, and Florida Atlantic’s defense was unable to slow them down. The Owls also gave up 44 passing yards on just one completion, resulting in one passing touchdown.