The Florida International Panthers (9-8, 2-4 CUSA) are favored (-1.5) to end a three-game losing streak when they host the Sam Houston Bearkats (10-7, 2-4 CUSA) at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Ocean Bank Convocation Center. The contest airs on ESPN+. The point total in the matchup is set at 166.5.
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Florida International Cover -1.5 vs Sam Houston -107
Florida International vs. Sam Houston betting lines
- Florida International moneyline odds to win: -122
- Sam Houston moneyline odds to win: +102
- Spread: Florida International (-1.5)
- Total: 166.5
Florida International statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In home games, Florida International sports a better record against the spread (7-1-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (3-3-0).
- When it comes to point totals, the Panthers hit the over more often in home games, as they’ve exceeded the total five times in eight opportunities this season (62.5%). In road games, they have hit the over three times in six opportunities (50%).
Recent trends
- The Panthers have seen an increase in scoring recently, racking up 85.6 points per game in their last 10 contests, 0.7 points more than the 84.9 they’ve scored this year.
- Florida International has been less stingy on the defensive side of the ball as of late, giving up 78.6 points per game during its past 10 outings compared to the 78.4 points per game its opponents are averaging on the 2025-26 season.
- The Panthers’ 7.2 made three-pointers per-game average over their past 10 games are less than the 8.0 they average on the season, but those 10 games have seen a higher percentage of three-point shots made, 36.5% compared to their season-long percentage of 35.6% from deep.
Florida International betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-4-0 (Home: 7-1-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 5-1-0 (As Favorite: 5-1-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
- O-U-P: 8-6-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-1 (Home: 5-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-7 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.8 (110th in nation) | 42.8 (138th) | 34.5 (98th) | 32.8 (271st) | 16.9 (54th) | 12.2 (255th) |
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Sam Houston statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Sam Houston has a lower winning percentage at home (.667, 2-1-0 record) than away (.778, 7-2-0).
- Bearkats games have gone above the over/under less frequently at home (one time out of three) than away (six of nine) this season.
- The Bearkats’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-1), and on the road it is .250 (2-6).
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Bearkats are averaging 82.6 points per game, compared to their season average of 84.6.
- Sam Houston has performed worse defensively in its previous 10 games, allowing 75.6 points per contest, 0.8 more points than its season average of 74.8.
- The Bearkats are sinking 9.3 three-pointers per game over their last 10 games, which is 0.2 more than their average for the season (9.1). Likewise, they own a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (36.0%) compared to their season average from three-point land (35.6%).
Sam Houston betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-3-0 (Home: 2-1-0; Away: 7-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 6-3-0 (As Favorite: 5-0-0; As Underdog: 6-3-0)
- O-U-P: 9-5-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 6-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.2 (136th in nation) | 41.2 (59th) | 39.0 (11th) | 28.8 (68th) | 15.4 (110th) | 11.9 (230th) |
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