FIU vs Western Kentucky Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Joseph Bolden, NCAAB Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Mar 7, 02:37 | 4 min read

Florida International Panthers (FIU)

Basketball NCAAB Fri 7 Mar 08:00

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (WKU)

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Western Kentucky Can Cover the Line

Western Kentucky are available at odds of 1.85 when it comes to backing them against the spread. The appealing -7.5 line could be covered with ease when they play FIU and this looks like a value bet.

FIU Claimed 85-66 Win in Previous H2H

Florida International Panthers lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Jacksonville State Gamecocks 84-79 (OT).

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers were beaten last game and this was on the road. New Mexico State Aggies claimed a 65-47 win.

FIU have been victorious in their last two matchups with Western Kentucky. There have been 85-83 and 85-66 scorelines at home. Western Kentucky have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Western Kentucky 17-15 2395 2392 3 13-6 4-9 2L
FIU 10-23 2285 2380 -95 6-8 4-15 1L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

The college basketball picks are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.

Key FIU vs Western Kentucky stats:

  • The +7.5 line hasn’t been covered by FIU in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +7.5 line hasn’t been covered by FIU in 3 consecutive games on the road.

FIU vs Western Kentucky Prediction

We’re bullish about the market leaders on the spread at -7.5. Western Kentucky should be able to win this college contest by a comfortable margin and you can get 1.85.

If you are looking for more juice from your spread pick, there’s lots of choice when it comes to selling points. Taking this option involves more risk and a bigger potential payout.

Western Kentucky -7.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 54.1% prospect of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Our Pick

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FIU vs Western Kentucky Bet Builder Tips

Spread WKU -7.5
Totals Under 144.5
Result & BTTS 80 WKU / No

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Western Kentucky -7.5 on the spread, along with Under 144.5 and at least one team not to score 80 points and Western Kentucky to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

FIU FIU logo 64 - 74 Western Kentucky logo Western Kentucky

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. Western Kentucky to claim a 74-64 victory is on offer at huge betting odds.

FIU vs Western Kentucky Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Western Kentucky Big Favorites on the Moneyline

With the sportsbooks giving them a 75% probability of winning this college game, Western Kentucky might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their 1.33 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that FIU are least likely to win at 3.40.

7.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 145.5 right now. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. Those that want to back Under 145.5 can find odds of 1.89 available.

Western Kentucky can be backed in lots of ways and that includes Race to 20 Points where they are 1.45 favorites. Florida International are 2.60 should you think they’ll make this total first instead.

College basketball bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the huge selection of game lines and team props which are available for most contests on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Betting Lines & Odds

Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

FIU logo FIU Stats

Western Kentucky logo Western Kentucky Stats

Moneyline

  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Conference USA Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Liberty 28-6 2603 2138 465 18-4 10-2 5W
Middle Tennessee 22-11 2505 2357 148 13-4 9-7 1L
Jacksonville State 22-12 2511 2334 177 14-3 8-9 1L
Louisiana Tech 20-12 2364 2188 176 14-4 6-8 1L
Kennesaw State 19-14 2526 2417 109 14-5 5-9 1L
UTEP 18-15 2392 2335 57 13-5 5-10 1L
New Mexico State 17-15 2229 2110 119 9-6 8-9 2L
Western Kentucky 17-15 2395 2392 3 13-6 4-9 2L
Sam Houston 13-19 2411 2433 -22 10-4 3-15 1L
FIU 10-23 2285 2380 -95 6-8 4-15 1L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak

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