Florida International Panthers vs Missouri State Bears Prediction

The Missouri State Bears will beat the Florida International Panthers. The Missouri State Bears will cover the spread, and the total will go over.

Analyzing the offensive capabilities of these two teams, Missouri State is scoring an average of roughly 18.7 points per game. Although this number trails Florida International’s scoring average of 19.2 points, it is important to consider the differences in how these teams accumulate those points. Missouri State’s passing attack is considerably more effective, generating around 263.8 yards per game at a 60.5% completion rate. Florida International, while more efficient in completing passes with a 63.2% rate, struggles with their overall yardage, accruing only about 201.7 passing yards per contest.

Furthermore, the rushing game favors Florida International with 187.7 yards per game, but this is primarily due to a higher number of attempts. Nevertheless, Missouri State’s balanced offensive strategy may exploit Florida International’s defensive vulnerabilities. Missouri State has room to improve on their 102.3 rushing yards, and given Florida International’s defensive stats, I expect both teams to contribute to a total score exceeding the projected line. The Bears’ stronger aerial game ultimately positions them to outscore their opponent and secure the victory.