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FIU Panthers @ Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

Current Records: FIU 7-13, Middle Tennessee 7-13

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We've got another exciting Conference USA matchup on schedule as the FIU Panthers and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are set to tip at 6:00 p.m. ET on January 27th at Murphy Center. FIU is hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses.

FIU pushed their score all the way to 91 on Thursday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell 105-91 to the Hilltoppers. FIU found out winning isn't easy when your shooting is a whole 24.5% worse than the opposition.

Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the most dominant came from Arturo Dean, who scored 15 points along with five assists and five steals. Petar Krivokapic was another key contributor, scoring 17 points.

Meanwhile, Middle Tennessee finally caught a break after four consecutive losses. They walked away with a 75-67 win over the Gamecocks on Wednesday.

The Panthers' defeat dropped their record down to 7-13. As for the Blue Raiders, their win bumped their record up to an identical 7-13.

Saturday's match is shaping up to be a blowout: FIU hasn't had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 77 points per game. It's a different story for Middle Tennessee, though, as they've been averaging only 63 points per game. The only thing between FIU and another offensive beatdown is Middle Tennessee. Will they be able to keep them contained?

FIU is hoping to beat the odds on Saturday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. Neither team has fared well against the spread this season; they is 7-12, while Middle Tennessee is 4-14.

Odds

Middle Tennessee is a slight 2.5-point favorite against FIU, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.


The over/under is set at 138.5 points.

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Series History

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

  • 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
  • Mar 02, 2017 - Middle Tennessee 70 vs. FIU 67