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Florida International @ Western Kentucky

Current Records: Florida International 8-8; Western Kentucky 10-6

What to Know

The Florida International Panthers have enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they must head out on the road. Florida International and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will face off in a Conference USA battle at 7 p.m. ET Saturday at E.A. Diddle Arena. The teams split their matchups last year, with WKU winning the first 84-71 at home and the Panthers taking the second 86-83.

It was close but no cigar for Florida International as they fell 77-73 to the Florida Atlantic Owls on Wednesday. A silver lining for Florida International was the play of guard Denver Jones, who had 25 points.

Speaking of close games: on Wednesday WKU sidestepped the UAB Blazers for an 80-78 win. Guard Dayvion McKnight (27 points) was the top scorer for the Hilltoppers.

The Panthers are expected to lose this next one by 9.5. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread, however, as they are currently on a four-game streak of ATS wins.

Florida International is now 8-8 while WKU sits at 10-6. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Florida International enters the contest with 9.1 steals per game on average, good for 33rd best in college basketball. But WKU comes into the game boasting the third fewest steals given up per game in college basketball at 4.6. Ball control might end up being a major factor in this one.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: E.A. Diddle Arena -- Bowling Green, Kentucky
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $17.00

Odds

The Hilltoppers are a big 9.5-point favorite against the Panthers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 9.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Western Kentucky have won six out of their last ten games against Florida International.

  • Jan 22, 2022 - Florida International 86 vs. Western Kentucky 83
  • Jan 08, 2022 - Western Kentucky 84 vs. Florida International 71
  • Mar 01, 2021 - Western Kentucky 71 vs. Florida International 59
  • Feb 28, 2021 - Western Kentucky 91 vs. Florida International 58
  • Mar 07, 2020 - Western Kentucky 91 vs. Florida International 85
  • Feb 01, 2020 - Florida International 81 vs. Western Kentucky 76
  • Jan 17, 2019 - Florida International 77 vs. Western Kentucky 76
  • Feb 10, 2018 - Western Kentucky 83 vs. Florida International 76
  • Jan 02, 2017 - Western Kentucky 69 vs. Florida International 66
  • Jan 07, 2016 - Florida International 75 vs. Western Kentucky 72