Prediction, Pick & Odds for FIU vs Liberty Game on Tuesday, October 8th

• We’ve made our FIU vs Liberty prediction for Tuesday
• The Week 7 college football odds favor the Flames by a hefty 17.5-point margin
• Read below for FIU vs Liberty prediction, picks and betting line

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It’s an all-Conference USA battle that kicks off Week 7 of the college football season, as the Florida International Panthers visit the Liberty Flames.

Action gets underway Tuesday from Williams Stadium in Virginia at 7pm ET. You can catch the game love on CBSSN.

The Flames are a perfect 4-0 to start the year, and have just one loss in 18 games on the tab since Jamey Chadwell took the reins as head coach — that was a bowl loss last year to Oregon.

Read below for our FIU vs Liberty prediction, along with betting odds and picks.

FIU vs Liberty Odds

The Panthers are whopping 17.5-point underdogs in the CFB odds, and that figure doesn’t come out of the blue: two of FIU’s three losses on the year have been by 18 points or more, and Liberty is arguably their toughest opponent yet.

The Flames are 4-0 on the year, and have allowed the fewest points in CUSA, while rocking a perfect 3-0 record at home this season.

Odds as of October 7 (7pm ET) at Caesars Sportsbooks. Be sure to check out the best Caesars Sportsbook promos before placing a bet on any Week 7 College Football matchup.

Salter Stays Hot at Quarterback for Flames

Coming off last season’s conference MVP crown, pivot Kaidon Salter has picked up right where he left off, throwing for 949 yards on a crisp 64.1% completion rate — the best figure of his career. He also has seven TD passes against just one interception.

He shredded East Carolina last game, going 19-for-32 for 223 yards with four TD passes and a lone interception in a Flames. 35-24 romp, their third win by double digits on the season.

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Salter can also lean on the conference’s second-best rush attack, churning out 218.5 yards per game.

Quinton Cooley leads CUSA in rushing at 92.8 yards per game on a healthy 7.0 yards per rush average and four majors, while Billy Lucas is Top 4, averaging 4.6 yards per tote and four rushing scores of his own.

FIU’s defense is a prime candidate to get lit up, as they are surrendering 186 yards per game on the ground, with 13 rushing TD’s against.

Overall, the Flames are the league leaders in offensive efficiency, while the Panthers are dead last in defensive efficiency.

FIU vs Liberty Prediction

The Flames haven’t played since Sept 21 due to Hurricane Helene forcing their Sept 28 game against Appalachian State to be cancelled.

Liberty is also just 2-6 against the spread in its last eight games overall, with all but one of those betting losses as 17-point favorites or higher.

And yet, even with FIU posting a 3-1 ATS record as an underdog on the year, it is not the team you want to ride to a betting upset with your hard-earned money.

FIU vs Liberty All-Time Matchups

Date	Result	Spread	Total
Sep 23, 2023	Liberty 38, Florida International 6	Liberty -10.0	Under 53.5
Sept 26, 2020	Liberty 36, Florida International 34	FIU +9.5	Over 60.5

Liberty’s defense has allowed just 20.5 points per game on the season, and its 3rd-down conversion rate ranks just outside the Top 20 in the nation.

The Flames’ sack rate is greater than 8%, and FIU just allowed three sacks last game in their win over Louisiana Tech. The Panthers’ blocking is a lowly 114th in the FBS, and they are clicking at under 30% in third-down conversions.

This one has all the makings of a Liberty romp on Tuesday.

• Liberty -17.5 (-110)

The FIU Panthers will face off against the Liberty Flames in a highly anticipated college football game on Tuesday, October 8th. Both teams are coming off strong performances in their previous games and will be looking to continue their winning streaks.

FIU is currently 3-2 on the season and is coming off a dominant 44-0 victory over UMass. The Panthers have shown a strong offense led by quarterback James Morgan, who has thrown for over 1,000 yards and 9 touchdowns so far this season. The defense has also been impressive, holding opponents to an average of just 20 points per game.

On the other hand, Liberty is 4-2 on the season and is coming off a thrilling 22-16 victory over New Mexico State. The Flames have a potent offense led by quarterback Stephen Calvert, who has thrown for over 1,500 yards and 12 touchdowns this season. The defense has also been solid, allowing just 23 points per game on average.

In terms of predictions, this game is expected to be a close matchup between two evenly matched teams. Both FIU and Liberty have shown they can put up points on offense and play solid defense. It could come down to which team can make the most plays in crucial moments.

As for the odds, FIU is currently listed as a slight favorite with a spread of -3.5 points. The over/under for total points scored in the game is set at 55 points. This indicates that oddsmakers are expecting a relatively high-scoring game between these two teams.

Overall, this game has all the makings of an exciting and competitive matchup. Fans can expect to see a back-and-forth battle between two talented teams looking to secure a key victory. It will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in what could be a pivotal game for both FIU and Liberty.