Halftime Report

Only one more half stands between FIU and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have jumped out to a quick 39-32 lead against Middle Tennessee.

FIU came into the match with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

Who's Playing

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders @ FIU Panthers

Current Records: Middle Tennessee 8-15, FIU 8-15

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What to Know

We've got another exciting Conference USA matchup on schedule as the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and the FIU Panthers are set to tip at 2:00 p.m. ET on February 10th at Ocean Bank Convocation Center. Middle Tennessee is no doubt hoping to put an end to a 13-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.

It's hard to win when you don't work as a unit and post 14 fewer assists than your opponent, a fact Middle Tennessee found out the hard way on Thursday. They were completely outmatched by the Flames on the road and fell 88-53.

Meanwhile, FIU had to suffer through a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Bearkats by a score of 68-61 on Saturday. The win was just what FIU needed coming off of a 93-53 defeat in their prior contest.

The Blue Raiders have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 13 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-15 record this season. As for the Panthers, their win bumped their record up to an identical 8-15.

Middle Tennessee will be fighting an uphill battle on Saturday as the experts have pegged them as the three-point underdog. Bettors picking them against the spread have some confidence (to put it mildly), as the team is sitting on a ten-game streak of failing to cover when playing as the underdog.

Middle Tennessee strolled past the Panthers when the teams last played two weeks ago by a score of 79-61. The rematch might be a little tougher for Middle Tennessee since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

Odds

FIU is a 3-point favorite against Middle Tennessee, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Panthers as a 3.5-point favorite.


The over/under is set at 140.5 points.

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Series History

Middle Tennessee has won 6 out of their last 10 games against FIU.

  • Jan 27, 2024 - Middle Tennessee 79 vs. FIU 61
  • Feb 18, 2023 - Middle Tennessee 69 vs. FIU 58
  • Jan 28, 2023 - FIU 82 vs. Middle Tennessee 74
  • Feb 17, 2022 - Middle Tennessee 71 vs. FIU 65
  • Jan 15, 2022 - Middle Tennessee 50 vs. FIU 39
  • Jan 09, 2021 - Middle Tennessee 67 vs. FIU 56
  • Jan 08, 2021 - FIU 68 vs. Middle Tennessee 55
  • Jan 18, 2020 - FIU 83 vs. Middle Tennessee 69
  • Jan 03, 2019 - FIU 83 vs. Middle Tennessee 76
  • Jan 04, 2018 - Middle Tennessee 71 vs. FIU 66