FIU Panthers (4-8 Last season) vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-9 Last year)
Florida International Panthers vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 8/26/2023 – After a challenging 2022 year in which they ended 4-8 overall and 2-6 in Conference USA, the Florida International Panthers hope to turn the page in 2022. In coach Mike McIntyre’s first season, they had a successful start, going 4-4, but they finished the year with 4 straight losses. A year before, the offense struggled, scoring only 18.7 points per game on average, which placed them 122nd out of around 133 Division 1 teams. Sadly, the defense was also poor, giving up 37.3 ppg, 129th in the nation.
Along with FIU, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs finished last season with a combined record of 3-9 overall and 2-6 in Conference USA, putting them both in the bottom half of the standings. Their offense was decent, scoring 29 points per game on average, good for 62nd in the country, with a passing assault that averaged 267 yards per game, ranking 32nd. The defense, which allowed 37.9 points per game, was the issue. In terms of points allowed, they were 133rd out of 133 teams nationally. Get ready for the upcoming college football season with free college football predictions.
Panthers vs. Bulldogs Game Info
| When: | Saturday, August 26, 2023 9:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Joe Aillet Stadium, LA |
| TV: | CBSSN |
| Stream: | N/A |
Panthers QB Haden Carlson and Bulldogs QB Jack Turner
The Panthers lost to the MTSU Blue Raiders by a score of 33-28 in their most recent game, which was played against them. Haden Carlson completed 29 of 52 passes for 414 yards and 4 touchdowns. In the game’s final minutes, he had four interceptions and a QB rate of 132.6. The Panthers’ top rusher, Eric Wilson Jr., had 6 attempts for 32 yards and averaged 5.3 yards per attempt. They ran 72 plays for 497 yards when the game was over.
The Bulldogs were defeated by the UAB Blazers by a score of 37-27 the last time they met on the field. Jack Turner (1 TD) completed 15 of 25 passes for 167 yards with a quarterback rating of 121.3 to finish the game. His interception rate was 1, and he averaged 6.7 passes per yard. For Louisiana Tech, Charvis Thornton ran the ball 8 times for 132 yards, averaging 16.5 yards per attempt for the whole game. With 33 carries, Louisiana Tech gained 220 yards while averaging 6.7 yards per run.
Odds/Point Spread: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -10.5, Total Odds: 59
These teams had a difficult year last year with inexperienced head coaches, but the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs had a stronger offseason, adding Bachmeier from Boise State as a quality quarterback and Crawford from Nebraska as a potential receiver. In addition, they have more talent returning, including their top running back and two receivers. Tech should start out well here because they might seriously contend for the Conference USA championship. Giving up 11.5 points doesn’t seem like much, given their firepower. Because they lost some crucial players, the Panthers may have another difficult season. To cover the spread, choose Louisiana Tech.
Florida International Panthers Betting Trends
The Florida International Panthers are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 matches. The total went OVER in 4 of Florida International’s last 5 matches. The Florida International Panthers are 4-16 SU in their last 20 matches. The Florida International Panthers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches against Louisiana Tech. The Florida International Panthers are 2-16 SU in their last 18 matches on the road.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 13 of Louisiana Tech’s last 16 matches. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 1-6 SU in their last 7 matches. The total went OVER in 8 of Louisiana Tech’s last 8 matches at home. The total went OVER in 10 of Louisiana Tech’s last 12 matches against an opponent in the Conference USA conference. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 matches against an opponent in the East Division.
Florida International Panthers vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 8/26/2023 Betting Picks
The Florida International Panthers are 2-18 SU in their last 20 matches against an opponent in the Conference USA conference. The Florida International Panthers are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 matches against an opponent in the West Division division. The total went UNDER in 4 of Florida International’s last 6 matches played in August. The total went OVER in 4 of Florida International’s last 6 matches played in week 1. For free sports picks, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches played in August. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 matches played in week 1. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 matches played on a Saturday.
Free Pick and Prediction: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win 35-27.