Liberty vs. FIU prediction, odds, spread, betting line: 2024 college football picks, prop bets by top expert

SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor revealed his Week 7 CFB picks, predictions and props for the Florida International Panthers vs. Liberty Flames game on Tuesday

The Liberty Flames (4-0, 2-0) return to action after an unexpected break in their schedule when they host the FIU Panthers (2-3, 1-0) on Tuesday at Williams Stadium. The Flames were scheduled to play Appalachian State on Sept. 28, but that game was cancelled due to the damage from Hurricane Helene in the area. Liberty beat East Carolina 35-24 in its last game on Sept. 21. The Panthers are also coming off a bye in Week 6, but will be looking to bounce back from a loss to FCS opponent Monmouth. Liberty is 1-3, while FIU is 2-3 against the spread this season.

Kickoff in Lynchburg, Virginia is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The Flames are favored by 17.5 points in the latest Liberty vs. FIU odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under is 54.5 points. Before making any FIU vs. Liberty picks, you need to see the Week 7 college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor. 

Kaylor is an NFL, college football and DFS expert for SportsLine, who has covered the NFL and college football for close to a decade as a member of the Pro Football Writers of America. His background as a former college football All-American and NFL player gives him a unique perspective when building his fantasy lineups and locking in his betting picks. He has his finger on the pulse of the college football landscape and has been cashing in big for the last two years. 

Kaylor destroyed the books in college football in 2023, netting a whopping 57.9 units while posting a 107-45-2 record. Anyone who followed his picks finished the season way up.

Now, Kaylor has dialed in on Liberty vs. FIU on Tuesday and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the college football odds and betting lines on the spread, money line and over/under for FIU vs. Liberty:

• Liberty vs. FIU spread: Liberty -17.5
• Liberty vs. FIU over/under: 54.5 points 
• Liberty vs. FIU money line: Liberty -909, FIU +592
• Liberty vs. FIU picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why Liberty can cover

Liberty dominated this matchup in 2023, winning 38-6 and easily covering a 10.5-point spread in that one. The Flames are off to a 4-0 start this season and were given an unexpected off date in Week 6. Liberty head coach Jamey Chadwell should have his squad rested and ready to go, given the extra time.

Chadwell, now in his second year at Liberty, was known for his high-scoring offenses at Coastal Carolina and he's continued to build on what Hugh Freeze did previously in Lynchburg. The Flames rank second in Conference USA in scoring at 33.5 points per game this season, and they've done it with a balanced attack, ranking fourth in the conference in passing offense (240.3 YPG) and second in rushing (216.5 YPG). Quarterback Kaidon Salter, considered an NFL prospect, has a big hand in both areas, throwing for 949 yards and rushing 131 yards this season.  See which team to pick here. 

Why Florida International can cover

The Panthers rebounded nicely from their upset loss against FCS opponent Monmouth on Sept. 21. The next week FIU pulled off an upset win over Louisiana Tech, beating the Bulldogs 17-10 at home. Florida International head coach Mike MacIntyre is a proven winner at both the Power-4 and Group of 5 levels, and won the 2016 National Coach of the Year award while coaching at Colorado.

FIU quarterback Keyone Jenkins is one of the most dynamic players in Conference USA. The sophomore out of Miami has thrown for 1,104 yards, nine touchdowns and four interceptions. He's also rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown. His top target has been junior wide receiver Eric Rivers, who is averaging over 18 yards per reception this season. See which team to pick here. 

How to make FIU vs. Liberty picks

Kaylor has analyzed Liberty vs. FIU from every angle and he's leaning Over on the point total. He has also discovered a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over one side of the spread. He's only sharing what it is, and which side to back, at SportsLine.

So who wins Liberty vs. FIU on Tuesday, and what critical X-factor makes one side of the spread a must back? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the expert who profited $5,790 for $100 college football bettors in 2023, and find out.