Does anyone have any thoughts on this one? -6 seems like a gift at FIU, but we all know there are no such things as gifts from Vegas. Any insight onto the WKy team? (ie: is someone hurt, suspended?) Thanks in advance.
Western Kentucky only -6????
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From another site here is some info/insight on the game
Western Kentucky (15-5) at Florida International (5-13)
The Sports Network
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, January 31st, 7:00 p.m. (et).
FACTS & STATS: Site: Pharmed Arena (5,000) -- Miami, Florida. Television: None. Home Record: WKU 10-2, FIU 4-4. Away Record: WKU 4-3, FIU 1-9. Neutral Record: WKU 1-0, FIU 0-0. Conference Record: WKU 7-1, FIU 2-4. Series Record: Western Kentucky leads, 14-3.
GAME NOTES: The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers try to extend their winning streak when they battle the Florida International Golden Panthers in a Sun Belt Conference clash tonight at the Pharmed Arena. The Hilltoppers have been red-hot, winning nine of their last 10 games, including three consecutive matchups. The last time on the court for WKU, the team posted a solid 72-57 victory over New Orleans. The Hilltoppers are currently tops in the Sun Belt Conference with an impressive 7-1 ledger. As for the Golden Panthers, they snapped an 11-game losing skid with back-to-back victories over New Orleans (61-52) and most recently UL-Lafayette (55-50). FIU is just 5-13 overall on the season, however four of those victories have come at the Pharmed Arena. In regards to the all-time series between the two schools, the Hilltoppers hold a solid 14-3 lead over FIU. Last season the Golden Panthers snapped a 13-game losing skid to Western Kentucky with a thrilling 79-77 win over the Hilltoppers.
The Hilltoppers' success this season can be attributed to the team's play at the offensive end of the court, where WKU is averaging a solid 79.1 ppg, while shooting an impressive 47.5 percent from the field. Anthony Winchester and Courtney Lee have been the two best options offensively for the Hilltoppers, as Winchester is posting 18.1 ppg, while Lee is scoring 17.8 ppg to go along with a team-best 6.7 rpg. In the team's recent victory over New Orleans, the Hilltoppers shot an impressive 50.9 percent from the field and connected on 7- of-21 shots from long range. WKU committed 23 turnovers in the contest, but the team countered its sloppy play by dominating the battle on the glass, outrebounding New Orleans, 44-20. Winchester paced the team with 14 points, while Benson Callier added 13 points to go along with nine rebounds. As for Lee, he scored just five points, but also recorded five assists and seven rebounds in the victory.
Unlike their counterpart, the Golden Panthers have been simply dreadful at the offensive end of the court, scoring a meager 60.4 ppg, while shooting 39.6 percent. Ivan Almonte has been the only real threat at the offensive end for the Golden Panthers, as the forward is posting 13.4 ppg to go along with a team-best 11.4 rpg. Elvis Lora is the only other player for FIU that is producing double figures, as the guard is averaging 10.3 ppg. In the team's setback to UL-Lafayette, the Golden Panthers shot just 37.5 percent from the field, which included a horrible 5-of-19 showing from behind the arc. Johwen Villegas led the way with 14 points, while Facundo Giorgi added 12 points. Ismael N'Diaye contributed 11 points in the loss and Almonte finished the game with 10 points and 14 rebounds.
Expect the Hilltoppers to remain atop the SBC standings after tonight's matchup. Western Kentucky is much better than FIU at both ends of the court and should have no trouble posting an easy victory.
Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Western Kentucky 79, Florida Int. 66
Western Kentucky (15-5) at Florida International (5-13)
The Sports Network
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, January 31st, 7:00 p.m. (et).
FACTS & STATS: Site: Pharmed Arena (5,000) -- Miami, Florida. Television: None. Home Record: WKU 10-2, FIU 4-4. Away Record: WKU 4-3, FIU 1-9. Neutral Record: WKU 1-0, FIU 0-0. Conference Record: WKU 7-1, FIU 2-4. Series Record: Western Kentucky leads, 14-3.
GAME NOTES: The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers try to extend their winning streak when they battle the Florida International Golden Panthers in a Sun Belt Conference clash tonight at the Pharmed Arena. The Hilltoppers have been red-hot, winning nine of their last 10 games, including three consecutive matchups. The last time on the court for WKU, the team posted a solid 72-57 victory over New Orleans. The Hilltoppers are currently tops in the Sun Belt Conference with an impressive 7-1 ledger. As for the Golden Panthers, they snapped an 11-game losing skid with back-to-back victories over New Orleans (61-52) and most recently UL-Lafayette (55-50). FIU is just 5-13 overall on the season, however four of those victories have come at the Pharmed Arena. In regards to the all-time series between the two schools, the Hilltoppers hold a solid 14-3 lead over FIU. Last season the Golden Panthers snapped a 13-game losing skid to Western Kentucky with a thrilling 79-77 win over the Hilltoppers.
The Hilltoppers' success this season can be attributed to the team's play at the offensive end of the court, where WKU is averaging a solid 79.1 ppg, while shooting an impressive 47.5 percent from the field. Anthony Winchester and Courtney Lee have been the two best options offensively for the Hilltoppers, as Winchester is posting 18.1 ppg, while Lee is scoring 17.8 ppg to go along with a team-best 6.7 rpg. In the team's recent victory over New Orleans, the Hilltoppers shot an impressive 50.9 percent from the field and connected on 7- of-21 shots from long range. WKU committed 23 turnovers in the contest, but the team countered its sloppy play by dominating the battle on the glass, outrebounding New Orleans, 44-20. Winchester paced the team with 14 points, while Benson Callier added 13 points to go along with nine rebounds. As for Lee, he scored just five points, but also recorded five assists and seven rebounds in the victory.
Unlike their counterpart, the Golden Panthers have been simply dreadful at the offensive end of the court, scoring a meager 60.4 ppg, while shooting 39.6 percent. Ivan Almonte has been the only real threat at the offensive end for the Golden Panthers, as the forward is posting 13.4 ppg to go along with a team-best 11.4 rpg. Elvis Lora is the only other player for FIU that is producing double figures, as the guard is averaging 10.3 ppg. In the team's setback to UL-Lafayette, the Golden Panthers shot just 37.5 percent from the field, which included a horrible 5-of-19 showing from behind the arc. Johwen Villegas led the way with 14 points, while Facundo Giorgi added 12 points. Ismael N'Diaye contributed 11 points in the loss and Almonte finished the game with 10 points and 14 rebounds.
Expect the Hilltoppers to remain atop the SBC standings after tonight's matchup. Western Kentucky is much better than FIU at both ends of the court and should have no trouble posting an easy victory.
Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Western Kentucky 79, Florida Int. 66
Jumped on board for 4 units, nice article s_dooley. They have the revenge factor, a superior offense and hopefully they cut back on the turnovers... GL All.
Saw that chop:
He left his last game with a hip contusion.
still, WKu has won this matchup by an average of 13 points over the last 10 games between the two. The only loss mentioned above was last year by 2.
Hopefully it isn't that bad of a bruise and there has not been to much swelling, he should be fine to play unless it does...
He left his last game with a hip contusion.
still, WKu has won this matchup by an average of 13 points over the last 10 games between the two. The only loss mentioned above was last year by 2.
Hopefully it isn't that bad of a bruise and there has not been to much swelling, he should be fine to play unless it does...
Florida International has been off for 10 days; they won last two games, covered three of last four, and beat Western Kentucky here last year, 79-77; they lost 83-67 at WKU. Underdogs are 2-0 vs spread in Hilltoppers' road games, as they lost 76-49 at Troy, then beat South Alabama 74-73. Sun Belt home teams are 24-18 against the spread this season.
Western Kentucky: 0-10 ATS off a win by 10 points or more over a conference rival
Florida Int: 7-0 Over on Tuesday Nights
Western Kentucky: 0-10 ATS off a win by 10 points or more over a conference rival
Florida Int: 7-0 Over on Tuesday Nights
I lost a lot of games that look easy like this one, careful. Anyone betting on Florida look out also. Not playing either one so good luck however you play.
Really unbelieveable...they can only beat a TERRIBLE FIU team by 5...I knew it was fishy but really thought this was going to hit, ESPECIALLY +11 with under 10 to go. They should have run away with it.
