The UTSA Roadrunnners (4-2, 2-0 C-USA) and the FIU Panthers (2-3, 0-1) meet in a conference game Friday at Riccardo Silva Stadium in Miami. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the UTSA vs. FIU odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Roadrunners hit the road looking to add to the woes of the Panthers. UTSA picked up a 2nd straight conference win last week against Western Kentucky, and it is averaging 38.0 PPG in 2 games inside Conference USA. The Over is 5-1 in 6 games overall for UTSA.
The Panthers surprised with a 21-7 road win at New Mexico State on Oct. 1, but returned home last week and suffered a 33-12 setback against UConn. FIU is now 1-4 ATS overall this season.
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UTSA at FIU odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:31 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): UTSA -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100) | FIU +1500 (bet $100 to win $1,500)
- Against the spread (ATS): UTSA -33.5 (-108) | FIU +33.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 62.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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UTSA at FIU picks and predictions
Prediction
UTSA 49, FIU 12
Moneyline
UTSA (-10000) should be able to pound FIU in this Conference USA battle, but it goes without saying you shouldn’t play giant money lines like this. There is just no money to be made, and it isn’t worth the risk.
PASS.
Against the spread
UTSA -33.5 (-108) is a decent play on the road laying the points, as QB Frank Harris and the offense is rolling along. It has finally figured out how to transition from a run-heavy offense last season to a more pass-happy attack.
The Roadrunners are 14-5 ATS in the last 19 games on the road, while posting a 4-1 ATS record in the last 5 appearances on a Friday. Meanwhile, the Panthers are 7-22 ATS in the last 29 games overall, while going 7-19 ATS in the last 26 C-USA outings.
Over/Under
UNDER 62.5 (-105) is worth playing here.
The thinking is that UTSA will score plenty, but FIU will have difficulty getting very far into double digits, if they reach the figure at all.
You’ll be playing against UTSA’s Over trends, as it is 9-1 in the last 10 games overall, and 8-0 in the last 8 on the road. FIU also allows plenty of points, but it won’t be able to do much offensively.
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