Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. FIU Panthers Prediction, September 28, 2024 College Football Tips, Best Bets and Odds

Game: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. FIU Panthers

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: Pitbull Stadium in Miami, FL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Panthers (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

At Pitbull Stadium, the FIU Panthers (1-3) will attempt to beat the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-2) on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Louisiana Tech opens as a 2.5-point favorite among Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is 51.5.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs enter this matchup with a record of 1-2 this season. In their last game, the Bulldogs faced the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and lost in the final 23-20. After the final whistle, they had 71 plays, which equated to 284 yards. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ended up running the ball 41 times and gaining 87 yards, an average of 2.1 yards per attempt. When it came to fighting at the line of scrimmage, the Bulldogs gained 105 yards on 30 attempts, an average of 3.5 yards per run allowed. Louisiana Tech collected 24 completions on 36 attempts for 228 yards and a 66.7% completion rate.

The Bulldogs have earned 984 total yards this year. In terms of scoring, Louisiana Tech has compiled 4 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns. They turned the ball over eleven times. Louisiana Tech compiled 45 first downs as a unit and was hurt by 12 penalties for 90 yards. As a team, they average 76.3 yards rushing, which ranks them 126th in Division 1. When it comes to reaching the end zone, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are averaging 21.7 points per outing.

The Bulldogs rank 71st in D-1 in opponent scoring, giving up 23.3 points per game. They allow teams to average 3.1 yards per carry and 106.0 rushing yards per contest on the year. In total, they have given up 318 rushing yards in three games. When it comes to passing yards, the Bulldogs conceded 576 yards, which ranks them 33rd nationally. They allowed 192.0 passing yards per game and had a 59.0% completion rate. On the year, they are giving up 298.0 yards per game, which ranks them 37th in college football. They scored two touchdowns through the air and three touchdowns on the ground.

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The Panthers enter this matchup with a record of 1-3 this season. In their last game, the Panthers suffered a 45-42 loss against the Monmouth Hawks. FIU allowed 35 rush attempts for 179 yards (5.1 yards per rush). The Panthers' pass defense yielded a 68.6% completion rate and 361 yards on 35 of 51 through the air. The Panthers finished the game with 475 yards on 58 plays (8.2 yards per play). FIU ran the ball 4.3 yards per carry and totaled 113 yards on 26 attempts.

The Panthers rank 67th in D-1 in scoring, averaging 30.3 points per game. The FIU Panthers average 333.5 yards per game, ranking 105th in Division 1. The FIU offense has 217 yards in penalties on 24 infractions, ranking them 61st in Division 1 in offense it's about helping the other team. They threw 4 picks, lost 4 fumbles and had 71 first downs. So far this season, the Panthers have thrown for a total of 896 passing yards and maintained an average of 224.0 passing yards per game, which ranks them 75th nationally. They average 109.5 yards rushing per game and have run for 438 yards this year.

The Panthers are allowing 32.5 points per game, ranking 114th nationally. FIU has totaled 851 yards on the ground this season (212.8 yards per game) and 12 touchdowns on the ground. Over the course of the season they gave up a total of 130 points. They have given up 5 passing touchdowns and 223.0 yards/out, ranking 84th nationally. The Panthers' defense has been on the field for 313 games, ranking 134th in college football. Their defense has recovered 1 fumble and thrown 6 interceptions so far this year.

Who will win the Bulldogs/Panthers college football game against the spread tonight?

Josh's pick: Take the Bulldogs -2.5

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