FIU Golden Panthers vs Stetson Hatters NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

The Golden Panthers and Hatters are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hatters will host the game at Edmunds Center in DeLand, FL. In this non-conference matchup, FIU is favored by -3.5 against Stetson. The over/under for the game is 147.5 points.

FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS VS STETSON HATTERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Stetson Hatters +3.5

This game will be played at Edmunds Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.

WHY BET THE STETSON HATTERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Hatters.
  • Not only will Stetson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Can FIU Deliver Being Favored on the Road?

FIU Golden Panthers Recent Game/Games

The Golden Panthers fell to 1-6 on the season after an 88-77 home loss to Florida Atlantic on Wednesday. FIU entered the game as +9 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 40-39 at halftime, FIU allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38. The combined points of 165 went over the pre-game O/U line of 158.

FIU put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field. They hit just 3 of 10 from beyond the arc, but connected on 51% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 16 of 21, good for 76.2%.

Tre Carroll and Kaleb Glenn both scored 22 points, with Carroll shooting 64.3% from the field. Vianney Salatchoum was even more efficient, hitting 81.8% of his shots for 20 points. Jayden Brewer contributed 17 points and 13 rebounds, while Dashon Gittens was perfect from three, hitting all 3 of his attempts.

Despite FIU’s defensive struggles, allowing 88 points on 47% shooting, they limited the damage from beyond the arc, with the opposing team hitting just 3 of 10 threes. However, FIU couldn’t contain the inside game, giving up 51% shooting on two-pointers.

FIU also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 attempts for 76%. On the boards, FIU allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Can Stetson Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?

Stetson’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 0-8 after an 89-83 home loss to Mercer on Sunday. The Hatters were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread.

Stetson trailed 40-38 at halftime but actually outscored Mercer 35-33 in the second half. The game’s total points reached 172, surpassing the over/under line of 153.5.

In their latest game, the Stetson Hatters put up 83 points, shooting 42.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 11 of 29 three-point attempts, hitting 37.9% from deep, and were efficient at the free-throw line, making 18 of 21 for an 85.7% rate.

Tyler Johnson led the way with 26 points, hitting 6 of 10 threes and shooting 61.5% overall. Alex Holt was dominant inside, shooting 83.3% from the field, while Jordan Wood added 23 points, knocking down 5 threes at a 45.5% clip.

Stetson gave up 89 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field, including 47% on two-point attempts (16/34). From beyond the arc, Stetson allowed 11 threes on 29 attempts, a 37% shooting rate.

At the free-throw line, Stetson’s opponents capitalized on 18 of 21 attempts, shooting 85%. Stetson also allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.