FIU Panthers, home to Pitbull Stadium in Miami, are set to face New Mexico State Aggies on Tuesday in a Conference USA clash. Both teams are struggling at 1-3 in conference play. Aggies recently ended a five-game losing streak. FIU hasn’t had much success this season, apart from inking a stadium naming rights deal. The game will be broadcasted live on CBS Sports Network at 7 p.m. Eastern Time.
New Mexico State has had four quarterbacks see significant action this season, with Brandon Nuñez making an impact in their recent win. DE Kale Edwards was named CUSA Defensive Player of the Week after recording four sacks in their last game. The team needs to win four of their last five games to make a bowl appearance. They rank low in total yards per game.
FIU, with a 2-6 record, has shown promise in covering three of their last four games. Despite uncertainty at QB, they have adopted a heavy ground-game approach. The Panthers have struggled as favorites this season, losing to teams they were expected to beat.
FanDuel offers several anytime TD scorer bets for the game, with Owens from FIU as a potential underdog for scoring. Despite being likely to win, New Mexico State is seen as the play due to FIU’s unreliability as favorites this season. The game is expected to be a ground-and-pound affair with a low score predicted. Picks include New Mexico State +9.5 and the UNDER 46.5.
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