The Panthers will play the Bearkats on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023. The matchup takes place at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on CBSSN.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2023 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between FIU and Sam Houston State taking place at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - FIU has a 95.33 conference power ranking for the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Sam Houston State is 93.00.
- Away FIU - Heading into Week 8, FIU currently has a 1-2 record as an away team for the 2023 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the C-USA Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State has a 0-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2023 Week 8 matchup, they rank 4th in the C-USA Conference for home team wins. Like the FIU away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2023 season, FIU ranks 7th (138) in the C-USA Conference, with Sam Houston State currently ranking 9th (67) for points scored in the C-USA Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2023, FIU stands 3rd (189) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Sam Houston State sits at 7th (148) in the C-USA Conference for points against in the 2023 season so far.
- Team Records - FIU has a 3-4 overall record for the 2023 regular season, with Sam Houston State currently 0-6 for the 2023 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild showdown as FIU battles Sam Houston State at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium... The Week 8 matchup promises to be an explosive clash between these two college football giants... According to the SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, FIU holds a slight advantage with a 95.33 score compared to Sam Houston State's 93.00... Despite their standing, FIU at 3-4 and Sam Houston State at 0-6, expect a thrilling game full of surprises... Bet this game at BetWay, BetRivers, or BetMGM and review this game's prop bets... Don't forget to compare the odds below to make the most of your wagers.
Best Panthers at Bearkats Odds
| Underdog FIU | Favorite Sam Houston State |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog FIU | Favorite Sam Houston State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Sam Houston State is a -5.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while FIU is a +5.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 42.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 42.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Sam Houston State is a -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and FIU is a +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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FIU
Sam Houston State
10/18/23 7:00pm EDT | +5.5 -110-5.5 -110 |
Underdog FIU - FIU bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5.5 FIU underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5.5 Sam Houston State favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
FIU at Sam Houston State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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FIU
Sam Houston State
First Team To Score
10/18/23 7:00pm EDT | +125-160Bet |
FIU
Sam Houston State
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/18/23 7:00pm EDT | +130-190+10000Bet |
FIU
Sam Houston State
Game to Overtime
10/18/23 7:00pm EDT | Yes +900No -5000Bet |
FIU
Sam Houston State
Both Teams Score 10+
10/18/23 7:00pm EDT | Yes -450No +310Bet |
| BetMGM | |
FIU
Sam Houston State
Both Teams Score 20+
10/18/23 7:00pm EDT | Yes +190No -250Bet |
FIU
Sam Houston State
Both Teams Score 30+
10/18/23 7:00pm EDT | Yes +1150No -5000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 9 | Sam Houston State vs FIU Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 | SHSU 10, FIU 7 Pitbull Stadium | Sam Houston State by 3 |
| 2023 Week 8 | FIU vs Sam Houston State Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 | FIU 33, SHSU 27 (2OT) Elliott T. Bowers Stadium | FIU by 6 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Sam Houston State | 2-6 | 0.250 | 3 | 9 | 240 | 314 | 2-3 | 1-5 | W1 |
| FIU | 1-7 | 0.125 | 4 | 8 | 241 | 382 | 2-4 | 2-4 | L4 |
FIU & Sam Houston State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
FIU Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM FIU YR: futures available
Sam Houston State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Sam Houston State YR: futures available
FIU & Sam Houston State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | FIU vs Louisiana Tech | LT 22, FIU 17 Saturday, August 26th, 2023 |
| Week 1 | Maine vs FIU | FIU 14, ME 12 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | North Texas vs FIU | FIU 46, UNT 39 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | FIU vs UConn | FIU 24, CONN 17 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Liberty vs FIU | LIB 38, FIU 6 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 6 | FIU vs New Mexico State | NMSU 34, FIU 17 Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | UTEP vs FIU | UTEP 27, FIU 14 Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | FIU vs Sam Houston State | FIU 33, SHSU 27 (2OT) Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Jacksonville State vs FIU | JVST 41, FIU 16 Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | FIU vs Middle Tennessee | MTSU 40, FIU 6 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | FIU vs Arkansas | ARK 44, FIU 20 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Western Kentucky vs FIU | WKU 41, FIU 28 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Sam Houston State vs BYU | BYU 14, SHSU 0 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Air Force vs Sam Houston State | AFA 13, SHSU 3 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Sam Houston State vs Houston | HOU 38, SHSU 7 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State | JVST 35, SHSU 28 (OT) Thursday, September 28th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Sam Houston State vs Liberty | LIB 21, SHSU 16 Thursday, October 5th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Sam Houston State vs New Mexico State | NMSU 27, SHSU 13 Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | FIU vs Sam Houston State | FIU 33, SHSU 27 (2OT) Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | UTEP vs Sam Houston State | UTEP 37, SHSU 34 Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston State | SHSU 24, KENN 21 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Sam Houston State vs Louisiana Tech | SHSU 42, LT 27 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky | WKU 28, SHSU 23 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston State | SHSU 23, MTSU 20 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the FIU vs Sam Houston State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the FIU vs Sam Houston State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the FIU vs Sam Houston State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.