FIU Panthers vs Sam Houston State Bearkats Prediction and Pick, College Basketball Picks, 2-26-2026

FIU Panthers vs Sam Houston State Bearkats Prediction and Pick, College Basketball Picks, 2-26-2026. Place a bet on this game at YouWager.lv..

FIU Panthers vs Sam Houston State Bearkats Prediction – College Basketball Picks 2-26-2026

The FIU Panthers recently competed against Missouri State and emerged victorious with a final score of 70-67. This victory was gained by the Panthers. FIU finished the game with a field goal percentage of 47.2% (25 out of 53), and they blocked four of their fifteen three-point goals. This allowed them to walk away with the victory. When it came to free throws, the Panthers were successful in 16 of their 24 attempts, which is a 66.7% success percentage. Regarding the number of rebounds they collected, they amassed a total of 28, with six of those being offensive in nature. Furthermore, they were responsible for 12 assists during this game, in addition to causing the opposing team to commit 14 turnovers and accumulating 7 steals. With regard to defense, FIU allowed the opposing side to shoot 39.3 percent from the field, with 22 of 56 shots successfully made. In this particular game, Missouri State recorded a total of 15 assists and 7 steals. On top of that, Missouri State ended up with 27 rebounds (7 offensive and 20 defensive), but they could not manage to record a single block. In the end, Missouri State made 14 of their 21 attempts from the free throw line, which resulted in a free throw percentage of 66.7%. They were successful in nine of their twenty-four attempts at long range. The Panthers finished with 18 personal fouls, while Missouri State racked up 19 personal fouls. This is something to keep in mind when discussing personal fouls.

There was one player who played a role in this game, and that was Julian Mackey. He finished the game with 22 points after hitting 8 of 16 from the field. He was on the floor for a total of 27 minutes and got one rebound during that time. Even though he finished the game with a 50.0% field goal percentage, he did not have any assists whatsoever.

FIU enters this matchup with a record of 13-14 on the season, which includes both wins and losses. While shooting 45.6% from the field, they have an average of 81.4 points per game, which places them 66th in the country. They are hitting 68.5% from the free throw line and 35.4% from beyond the arc. The Panthers have made 203 of 574 three-point shots. With 404 assists on the season, Florida International University is currently ranked 148th in the nation in terms of passing the rock. The squad is averaging 38.4 boards per game and has passed the rock 404 times so far this season. They commit 17.8 fouls per game as a team and turn the ball over 12.8 times per game. Additionally, they average 12.8 turnovers per game.

The Panthers are able to force 15.2 turnovers per game while earning 18.9 fouls. This is a testament to their defensive potential. In terms of opponents’ points per game (77.8), they are ranked 291st in college basketball, and they give up 34.8% of their shots from beyond the arc. The defense of the Panthers is allowing a field goal percentage of 42.8% (719 of 1,680), and they are giving up 37.2 boards per game as a team. In terms of assists, they have given up 447 for the season, which places them in the 333rd position in college basketball.

The Sam Houston State Bearkats defeated Jacksonville State in their final game, which they won by a score of 82-78. This victory allowed them to move on to the next round of competition. Over the course of this game, the Bearkats collected a total of 32 rebounds, including 23 defensive boards and 9 offensive rebounds. In addition, they were able to steal three items during the matchup, despite giving up possession eleven times. Because Jacksonville State committed 22 personal fouls during this game, the Bearkats were forced to make 28 trips to the charity stripe in order to make up for their mistakes. With a percentage of 82.1%, they were successful in converting 23 of the thirty-three tries at free throws. In terms of shooting from downtown, Sam Houston State was successful in seven out of twenty tries, which is a level of 35 percent. Following the conclusion of the game, the Bearkats had a field goal percentage of 49.1%, having shot 26 of 53 shots from the field. The Bearkats allowed Jacksonville State to make 28 of their 58 shots from the floor, which resulted in a shooting percentage of 48.3 percent for the Bearkats versus Jacksonville State. In the end, they shot 8 of 21 from beyond the arc, which resulted in a 38.1% shooting percentage, and they ended up making 14 of 18 free throws, which resulted in a 77.8% shooting percentage. When it came to the manner in which they attacked the glass, Sam Houston State allowed Jacksonville State to accumulate a total of 26 points, six of which were offensive.

When it came to this competition, Po’Boigh King was an essential player for the Bearkats. In this game, he made five out of thirteen shots, which is a rate of 38.5%, however he did not secure a rebound before leaving the court. In the 35 minutes that he was on the court, he not only picked up 19 points but also earned two assists for the game.

Over the course of the season, Sam Houston State has compiled a record of 19-8. When it comes to the Bearkats’ offensive performance, they are currently hitting on 46.7% from the field, which places them in the 101st position in the nation. There have been 2,234 points scored by Sam Houston State so far this season, which is equivalent to 82.7 points per game, and they have pulled down 40.9 rebounds per game. The rate at which they gain assists is 15.6 times per game, which places them in the 86th position in college, and the rate at which they lose possession due to turnovers is 12.0 times per game. Every every game, the Bearkats commit 17.6 fouls, and they have a free throw shooting percentage of 73.0% percent.

The Sam Houston State defense enables opponents to make 30.6% of their shots from beyond the arc (214 of 699), and opponents are successful in completing 69.6% of their free throw attempted shots. Due to the fact that they have allowed 12.7 assists and 34.3 rebounds on a nightly basis, they are now ranked 126th and 181st in Division I respectively. With a point-per-game (PPG) rate of 74.0, the Bearkats’ defense is ranked 190th in all of college football. During each game, they force their opponents to commit 11.6 turnovers, while they allow teams to shoot 41.7% from the field, which places them 58th in Division I.

✅ Our FIU Panthers vs Sam Houston State Bearkats Pick: FIU ✅

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