Florida International Panthers vs Liberty Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 10/8/24

Liberty Flames are the heavy favorite in this week seven matchup against the Florida International Panthers, with the point spread set at -17.5. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8th, with a 7:00 ET kick-off at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg. Liberty comes in with a perfect 4-0 record, while Florida International is 2-3 on the season. The over/under line is currently at 54.5 points.

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL PANTHERS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Liberty Flames -17.5

This game will be played at Williams Stadium (VA) at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, October 8th.

WHY BET THE LIBERTY FLAMES:

• We have the Liberty Flames winning this one by a score of 41 to 19
• Not only do we have the Liberty Flames winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -17.5
• Look for this game to go over the line of 54.5 points

Will The Florida International Panthers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

Florida International enters Week 7 against Liberty with a 2-3 record, ranked 111th in our power rankings. They’ve been strong at home (2-0) but winless on the road (0-2). Despite their sub-.500 record, they have a 61.9% chance of reaching bowl eligibility this season.

The Panthers have covered the spread in three of four games, going 3-1 ATS. They are 2-0 ATS at home and 1-1 on the road, with an average scoring margin of -0.4 points per game.

This week’s over/under line is 54.5 points, higher than their average line of 49.2. FIU’s over/under record is 2-2, with their games averaging 55.6 points per contest.

Florida International’s offense is averaging 27.6 points per game, placing them 56th nationally as they head into week 7. Quarterback Keyone Jenkins has thrown for 1,104 yards, completing 62.8% of his passes, with nine touchdowns and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 95. FIU ranks 50th in passing attempts per game.

Eric Rivers leads the receiving corps with 353 yards and three touchdowns on 19 catches. FIU’s rushing game has struggled, averaging 107.6 yards per game. Kejon Owens has rushed for 213 yards and three touchdowns. The Panthers are converting just 29.6% of their third-down attempts and are ranked 119th in our offensive power rankings.

Florida International’s defense played a key role in their recent 17-10 win over Louisiana Tech, allowing just 10 points. They held the Bulldogs to 79 rushing yards on 29 attempts and 218 passing yards, though they didn’t force any turnovers.

On average, FIU’s defense has given up 28 points per game this season. They rank 137th in the nation, allowing 188.4 rushing yards per game, and 222 passing yards per game.

Are The Liberty Flames Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

Liberty heads into Week 7 against Florida International with a perfect 4-0 record. They are 2-0 at home and rank 96th in our power rankings. The Flames have a 97.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible and a 17.2% chance of winning Conference USA.

Liberty has been favored in three of their four games and holds a +13 average scoring margin. Their ATS record is 1-2, and they are 1-1 at home against the spread.

The over/under line for this week is 54.5 points. Liberty’s games have averaged 54 points, with an average line of 55.3 points. Their over/under record stands at 1-1-1 this season.

Liberty’s offense ranks 87th in our CFB offensive power rankings heading into week 7, averaging 26.8 points per game. They are 61st in rushing, with 175.8 yards per game on the ground, and Quinton Cooley has 371 rushing yards, averaging 7 yards per carry with four touchdowns.

Kaidon Salter leads the passing game with 949 yards, seven touchdowns, and just one interception, posting a passer rating of 112. Liberty ranks 23rd in passer rating and 13th in third-down conversion rate, converting 50.9% of their attempts. Treon Sibley has 357 receiving yards on 16 catches.

Liberty’s defense has been solid this season, ranking 16th nationally by allowing just 16.4 points per game. They’ve given up an average of 121 rushing yards per game and 200 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks completing 54.5% of their throws.

In their latest game, Liberty’s defense allowed 24 points but also forced two interceptions. They gave up 343 total yards, including 148 rushing yards and 195 passing yards.