Sam Houston vs FIU Prediction | College Football Week 9 Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
Host · Writer
The 5-2 Sam Houston Bearkats hit the road for a showdown with the Florida International Panthers. Sam Houston looks to clinch a bowl game before November, while FIU looks to protect its home field as its hopes for a bowl game continue to fade.
Stay ahead of the game and elevate your sports betting experience with SportsGrid.
Sam Houston vs FIU
- Location: Pitbull Stadium (Miami, Florida) | Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Where to Watch: ESPNU
- Spread: Sam Houston -5.5 | Moneyline: Sam Houston -220 | Total: 46.5
Sam Houston vs FIU Best Bet: Sam Houston -5.5
The Bearkats are coming off a loss to Western Kentucky a week ago in a game they were favored to win. Sam Houston will be looking to bounce back and they’ll have a good opportunity to do so against a struggling FIU squad. That said, the road team may be poised to come onto the Panthers’ home field and blow them out.
Matriculate down the field with SportsGrid’s FREE Top College Football Picks and College Football Player Prop Picks every week!
Sam Houston vs FIU Best Total Bet: Over 46.5
Florida International has shown the ability to put up points in a hurry at times this season, but its main issues have been inconsistency. However, the Panthers have still managed to average 26.1 points per game over the course of the year. Meanwhile, Sam Houston enters this battle averaging just shy of 30 points per game at 29.3. Considering each team’s potential on offense, a Bearkats win and final score of 38-23 seems like a realistic outcome.
Sam Houston Best Player Bet: Qua’Vez Humphreys Any Time Touchdown +135
Qua’Vez Humphreys has been one of the most reliable playmakers in the Bearkats offense across the season. The wide receiver is up to 298 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Against a struggling FIU secondary, the junior has a good chance to add to his season totals with a trip to the endzone.
FIU Best Player Bet: Kejon Owens Any Time Touchdown +115
Kejon Owens has been a focal point of the Panthers offense to start the year. Not only is Owens the leading rusher on the team, but the running back also leads in touchdowns. If the Panthers need to rely on the rushing attack to get the offense going early, the shifty runner could find himself in the endzone before the night is over.
