Florida International vs. Louisiana Tech: Data-Driven Pick for 1/9
On January 9, 2025, at 7:30 PM EST, the Florida International Golden Panthers will take on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in this Conference USA matchup. FIU, led by Jeremy Ballard and Jayden Brewer, aims to make a statement against LA Tech, a team known for its disciplined play under Talvin Hester. FIU enters this game 7-6 against the spread, while LA Tech is 8-4 ATS. FIU is 3-2 ATS as an away team this season, and the current spread favors LA Tech -7.5, with an over/under for total points set at 139.5. Here's an FIU at LA Tech prediction and pick for this college basketball clash.
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FIU @ LATECH Odds
| Time | Open | Bet365 | BetMGM | DraftKings | Caesars | ESPNBet | FanDuel | BallyBet | RiversCasino | Consensus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final | Open |  › |  › |  › |  › |  › |  › |  › |  › |  | |
 785 FIU | +9.5 -108 | +8 -110 | +7.5 -105 | +8 -112 | +8 -110 | +7.5 -105 | +7.5 -105 | +8 -112 | +8 -112 | +8 -112 | |
 786 Louisiana Tech | -9.5 -112 | -8 -110 | -7.5 -115 | -8 -108 | -8 -110 | -7.5 -115 | -7.5 -114 | -8 -109 | -8 -109 | -8 -108 | |
| Final | Open | › | › | › | › | › | › | › | › | | |
| 785 FIU | o140 -110 | o139 -110 | o138.5 -115 | o139 -110 | o139.5 -115 | o139.5 -110 | o139.5 -110 | o139.5 -110 | o139.5 -110 | o139 -110 | |
| 786 Louisiana Tech | u140 -110 | u139 -110 | u138.5 -105 | u139 -110 | u139.5 -105 | u139.5 -110 | u139.5 -110 | u139.5 -110 | u139.5 -110 | u139 -110 | |
| Final | Open | › | › | › | › | › | › | › | › | | |
| 785 FIU | +340 | +310 | +280 | +295 | +285 | +300 | +310 | +275 | +275 | +295 | |
| 786 Louisiana Tech | -440 | -390 | -350 | -375 | -365 | -400 | -420 | -360 | -360 | -375 | |
| Time | Open | Bet365 | BetMGM | DraftKings | Caesars | ESPNBet | FanDuel | BallyBet | RiversCasino | Consensus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final | Open | › | › | › | › | › | › | › | › | | |
| 785 FIU | +9.5 -108 | +4.5 -115 | +4.5 -120 | +4.5 -120 | +4.5 -115 | +4.5 -125 | +4.5 -115 | +4.5 -108 | +4.5 -108 | +8 -112 | |
| 786 Louisiana Tech | -9.5 -112 | -4.5 -105 | -4.5 -110 | -4.5 -110 | -4.5 -105 | -4.5 -105 | -4.5 -105 | -4.5 -117 | -4.5 -117 | -8 -108 | |
| Final | Open | › | › | › | › | › | › | › | › | | |
| 785 FIU | o140 -110 | o65.5 -110 | N/A | o65.5 -115 | o65.5 -115 | o65.5 -115 | o65.5 -118 | o66.5 -114 | o66.5 -114 | o139 -110 | |
| 786 Louisiana Tech | u140 -110 | u65.5 -110 | N/A | u65.5 -115 | u65.5 -115 | u65.5 -115 | u65.5 -106 | u66.5 -112 | u66.5 -112 | u139 -110 | |
| Final | Open | › | › | › | › | › | › | › | › | | |
| 785 FIU | +340 | +205 | +185 | +200 | +210 | +190 | N/A | +200 | +200 | +295 | |
| 786 Louisiana Tech | -440 | -250 | -250 | -270 | -260 | -250 | N/A | -286 | -286 | -375 | |
| Time | Open | Bet365 | BetMGM | DraftKings | Caesars | ESPNBet | FanDuel | BallyBet | RiversCasino | Consensus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final | Open | › | › | › | › | › | › | › | › | | |
| 785 FIU | +9.5 -108 | -1.5 -105 | N/A | N/A | +3.5 -115 | N/A | +3.5 -120 | N/A | N/A | +8 -112 | |
| 786 Louisiana Tech | -9.5 -112 | +1.5 -115 | N/A | N/A | -3.5 -115 | N/A | -3.5 -104 | N/A | N/A | -8 -108 | |
| Final | Open | › | › | › | › | › | › | › | › | | |
| 785 FIU | o140 -110 | o74 -110 | N/A | N/A | o73.5 -115 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | o139 -110 | |
| 786 Louisiana Tech | u140 -110 | u74 -110 | N/A | N/A | u73.5 -115 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | u139 -110 | |
| Final | Open | › | › | › | › | › | › | › | › | | |
| 785 FIU | +340 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | +295 | |
| 786 Louisiana Tech | -440 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | -375 | |
FIU VS. LA TECH PREDICTION
As anticipation builds for this matchup, the best bet revolves around the FIU spread at +7.5. Key analytical data highlights significant support for FIU, driven by the PRO Projections and sharp action insights. Sharp Action, which often reflects professional wagering, indicates a notable 60% backing for FIU. Moreover, the PRO Projections emphasize a discrepancy between market odds and calculated projections, marking FIU as a +4.9 underdog, suggesting hidden value in the spread.
The Golden Panthers' resilient nature has historically allowed them to outperform expectations, especially when carrying the underdog tag. This season's data supports betting on their spread advantage, bolstered by sharp money movement that has prompted market shifts. In their last 10 matchups, FIU is 8-2 ATS against LA Tech. There is no doubt FIU has had success against LA Tech recently!
In summary, betting on FIU to cover the spread offers a calculated risk-reward opportunity, leveraging expert insights and strategic PRO Projections. For all of your college basketball picks, ensure you check out our up-to-date odds page for the latest betting edges and analysis.
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PRO PICK: FIU +7.5
Updated on 1/17/25
