Florida International Panthers vs Missouri State Bears Picks and Predictions for Tuesday March 10 2026
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The Florida International Panthers face the Missouri State Bears in the CUSA Championship First Round at Propst Arena in Huntsville, Alabama on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 PM ET and the game will be televised on ESPN+. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more daily predictions and expert analysis.
Panthers Looking to Continue Recent Success
Florida International enters the CUSA Championship with a 15-16 overall record and an 8-12 mark in conference play. The Panthers have had mixed results recently as they recently won over Western Kentucky 92-67, recently lost to Middle Tennessee 73-67, recently won over Louisiana Tech 84-76, recently lost to Sam Houston 100-67, and recently won over Missouri State 70-67.
FIU averages 80.9 points per game while allowing 78.0 points per contest this season. The Panthers shoot 46% from the field and average 37.9 rebounds per game while also producing 15.1 assists per contest. Defensively they add 4.7 blocks and an aggressive 9.3 steals per game.
One of FIU’s biggest strengths has been their ability to create turnovers and generate extra possessions. Their 9.3 steals per game highlight a defense that can disrupt opponents and lead to transition scoring opportunities.
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Bears Hoping to Flip the Script
Missouri State enters the tournament with a 14-17 overall record and an 8-12 conference mark. The Bears have struggled recently as they recently lost to Middle Tennessee 75-63, recently won over Western Kentucky 87-74, recently lost to Sam Houston 86-81, recently lost to Louisiana Tech 72-70, and recently lost to Florida International 70-67.
The Bears average 75.3 points per game while allowing 73.9 points per contest this season. Missouri State shoots 45% from the field and averages 35.0 rebounds per game while also producing 14.4 assists per contest.
Missouri State has generally relied on balanced scoring and defensive structure to stay competitive. However, their offense has struggled to keep pace with higher scoring teams, which has been a challenge in several close games.
Florida International vs Missouri State Pick
FIU vs Missouri State Pick
- Florida International Panthers Moneyline
FIU already showed they can beat Missouri State recently with a 70-67 win, and their aggressive defensive style could create problems again here. The Panthers generate more steals and score nearly six more points per game than the Bears. With their ability to push the tempo and force turnovers, FIU should have the edge in this matchup.
FIU vs Missouri State Total Pick
- Take the Over if the total is set at 150
I expect this game to have a fairly quick pace. FIU games tend to feature a lot of scoring due to their aggressive defensive style and transition offense, and Missouri State has been involved in several competitive games recently. Because of that, I think this matchup could push toward the over.
Final Score Prediction: FIU 80, Missouri State 74
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