Sam Houston vs. FIU prediction, odds, spread: 2024 college football Week 9 Tuesday picks by proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Tuesday's Florida International Panthers vs. Sam Houston Bearkats matchup 10,000 times

The Sam Houston Bearkats and Florida International Panthers look to get back into the win column when they meet on Tuesday in a key Conference USA matchup. Sam Houston is coming off a 31-14 loss to Western Kentucky on Wednesday, while FIU dropped a 30-21 decision at UTEP last week. The Bearkats (5-2, 2-1 C-USA), who had a four-game winning streak stopped against UTEP, are 2-1 on the road this season. The Panthers (2-5, 1-2 C-USA), who have lost four of five, are 2-1 on their home field in 2024.

Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Pitbull Stadium in Miami. FIU won the only previous meeting between the schools, a 33-27 double-overtime decision last year. The Bearkats are 6.5-point favorites in the latest Sam Houston vs. FIU odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 45.5. Before making any Sam Houston vs. FIU picks, check out the college football predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a betting profit of well over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college spread football picks, and it is a sizzling 14-7 on all top-rated picks over the past three weeks of this season. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps has seen strong returns.

The model has set its sights on Sam Houston vs. FIU. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college football betting lines and trends for Florida International vs. Sam Houston:

• Sam Houston vs. FIU spread: Sam Houston -6.5
• Sam Houston vs. FIU over/under: 45.5 points
• Sam Houston vs. FIU money line: Sam Houston -242, FIU +194
• SH: 5-2 ATS this season 
• FIU: 4-3 ATS this season 
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Why you should back Sam Houston

Junior quarterback Hunter Watson's status is unknown going into the game after suffering an undisclosed injury against Western Kentucky. He is a dual threat for the Bearkats, leading the team in passing and rushing. He has thrown for 987 yards and nine touchdowns, while rushing 91 times for 407 yards (4.5 average) and four touchdowns. If he can't go, junior quarterback Jase Bauer will start in his place. He completed 12 of 22 passes (54.5%) for 106 yards and one interception against Western Kentucky. He also carried 11 times for 41 yards.

Also helping power the rushing attack are senior running back Jay Ducker and freshman back DJ McKinney. Ducker has carried 72 times for 365 yards (5.1 average) and five touchdowns, including a long run of 86 yards, while McKinney has rushed for 393 yards on 67 carries (5.9 average) and two scores. Ducker's best game was against Hawaii in a 31-13 win on Sept. 14. In that game, he rushed 15 times for 148 yards (9.9 average), including the 86-yarder. McKinney surpassed 100 yards in the win at UTEP, carrying 14 times for 138 yards (9.9 average) and two touchdowns. See which team to pick here.

Why you should back FIU

Sophomore quarterback Keyone Jenkins leads the Panthers' offensive attack. He has completed 117 of 185 passes (63.2%) for 1,422 yards and 10 touchdowns. He has been picked off six times and has a rating of 139.2. In a 45-42 loss to Monmouth on Sept. 21, he completed 23 of 32 passes (71.9%) for 362 yards and two touchdowns. He also carried five times for 20 yards.

Junior running back Kejon Owens has also been a force on offense. He has carried 69 times for 301 yards (4.4 average) and five touchdowns. He has also caught seven passes for 74 yards. In the loss to Monmouth, he carried 11 times for 57 yards (5.2 average) and two touchdowns. In last year's win over the Bearkats, he carried nine times for 60 yards (6.7 average) and one touchdown, including a long run of 20 yards. See which team to pick here.

How to make Sam Houston vs. FIU picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 50 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time. You can only get the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Sam Houston vs. FIU, and which side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up well over $2,000 on its FBS college football picks since its inception, and find out.