Northeastern Huskies vs. Florida International Golden Panthers: College Basketball Preview and Predictions

The Northeastern Huskies and the Florida International (FIU) Golden Panthers are set to face off in a college basketball matchup on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Florida. This game is part of the early college basketball schedule and offers interesting betting and matchup dynamics.

The Northeastern Huskies, currently standing at 2-1, have shown strong performance in their recent games. They have averaged 78.5 points per game on 54.8% shooting, while allowing 67.3 points per game on 42.6% shooting. Key players for the Huskies include Chris Doherty, who is averaging 13.6 points and 7 rebounds, and Harold Woods, averaging 10.3 points and 4 rebounds. Luka Sakota is another significant contributor, and Masai Troutman is grabbing 3.4 rebounds per game.

On the other hand, the FIU Golden Panthers are struggling with a 1-3 record. They have averaged 85 points per game on 43.7% shooting but have allowed 71 points per game on 43.4% shooting. Jayden Brewer leads the team with 17.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, followed by Travis Gray with 11 points and 4 rebounds per game. Ashton Williamson is also a key scorer, and Jonathan Aybar is contributing with 3.7 rebounds per game.

Betting odds favor the Northeastern Huskies, with a spread of -5.5 points. The total points line is set at 147.5, and many analysts predict that Northeastern will win due to their strong offensive performance and FIU’s defensive struggles. Northeastern has also been successful against the spread, going 4-0 ATS in their recent games.

Despite the game being played in Fort Myers, which could be considered a home advantage for FIU, the consensus among analysts is that Northeastern’s current form and statistical edge make them the likely winners.