FIU Golden Panthers vs Howard Bison NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Panthers and Bison. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Bison at Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, FL. Get ready to place your bets! FIU is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference contest against Howard. The game’s over/under currently sits at 155.5 points.
FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS VS HOWARD BISON BETTING PICK
The Pick: Howard Bison +3.5
This game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.
WHY BET THE HOWARD BISON:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bison.
- Not only will Howard pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Golden Panthers Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?
FIU Golden Panthers Recent Game
FIU fell 80-75 to Southern Utah on Saturday, November 9th. The Golden Panthers were +7 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected, covering the spread.
FIU trailed 36-34 at halftime and were outscored 44-41 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 155, just under the O/U line of 159.
FIU’s offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 39.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 43.5%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 22 attempts for a 22.7% three-point shooting percentage, while connecting on 46.8% of their two-point shots.
Jayden Brewer led the way with 22 points, and Tavi Jackson added 17 on 6 of 7 shooting, hitting both of his three-point attempts. Hercy Miller contributed 18 points, despite missing all three of his shots from deep.
FIU’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 54% shooting. The Golden Panthers allowed their opponent to hit 67% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 34 shots.
From beyond the arc, FIU held their opponent to just 2 made threes on 12 attempts, a 16% shooting performance. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 42 times, where they converted 28 for 66%. FIU also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Is a Home Win Possible for Howard?
Howard picked up a road win on Wednesday, November 13th, defeating Tennessee State 88-84. The Bison, who entered the game as -2.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.
Howard led 42-41 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points reached 172, surpassing the over/under line of 148.
Howard’s offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 88 points on 53.2% shooting from the field. They connected on 41.7% of their threes, hitting 10 of 24 attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.3%.
Brandon Weston led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Justus Jackson added 22 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep, while Blake Harper was 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, finishing with 18 points on 75% shooting overall.
Howard’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Bison allowed their opponents to hit 66% of their two-point attempts, with 26 makes on 39 shots.
From beyond the arc, Howard’s defense gave up 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting clip. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 11 shots. Howard allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.