The Missouri State Bears (9-6, 3-1 CUSA) are just 2.5-point favorites as they attempt to continue a five-game home winning streak when they host the Florida International Panthers (9-6, 2-2 CUSA) on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Great Southern Bank Arena. The contest airs at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under in the matchup is set at 151.5.
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Missouri State Cover -2.5 vs Florida International -110
Missouri State vs. Florida International betting lines
- Missouri State moneyline odds to win: -150
- Florida International moneyline odds to win: +125
- Spread: Missouri State (-2.5)
- Total: 151.5
Missouri State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Missouri State has done a better job covering the spread in home games (4-3-0) than it has in road games (1-4-0).
- Looking at point totals, the Bears hit the over more often at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total three times in seven opportunities this season (42.9%). In away games, they have hit the over two times in five opportunities (40%).
Recent trends
- The Bears’ offense has been less productive over their last 10 games, putting up 72.6 points a contest compared to the 75.2 they’ve averaged this season.
- The past 10 games have seen Missouri State concede 0.7 more points per game (71.6) than its season-long average (70.9).
- During their past 10 outings, the Bears are making 0.4 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.5 compared to 7.1 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (33.8% compared to 30.7% season-long).
Missouri State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-7-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 1-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-3-0; As Underdog: 1-4-0)
- O-U-P: 5-7-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-2 (Home: 5-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.8 (218th in nation) | 43.2 (159th) | 31.7 (246th) | 31.1 (178th) | 13.9 (210th) | 10.5 (98th) |
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Florida International statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Florida International has a better winning percentage at home (.875, 7-1-0 record) than away (.500, 2-2-0).
- Panthers games have finished above the over/under 62.5% of the time at home (five of eight), and 75% of the time away (three of four).
- This season the Panthers are 1-1 at home when moneyline underdogs (.500 winning percentage). On the road they are 0-4 (.000).
Recent trends
- In their previous 10 games, the Panthers are posting 86.2 points per contest, 0.5 more than their season average (85.7).
- While Florida International is ceding 77.7 points per game in 2025-26, it has improved that mark over its past 10 games, allowing 76.2 points per contest.
- The Panthers are making 7.8 three-pointers per game in their last 10 games, which is 0.3 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (8.1). That said, they own a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 games (36.8%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (35.7%).
Florida International betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-3-0 (Home: 7-1-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 5-1-0; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
- O-U-P: 8-4-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-1 (Home: 5-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.4 (84th in nation) | 42.5 (118th) | 34.4 (116th) | 32.3 (243rd) | 17.3 (48th) | 12.4 (253rd) |
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