Florida International vs UTSA Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ First Responder Bowl

  • UTSA is a -6.5 point favorite vs. Florida International
  • Florida International vs. UTSA Total (Over/Under): 59.5 points
  • First Responder Bowl TV Channel: ESPN

Florida International (7-5) visit Gerald J. Ford Stadium to take on UTSA (6-6) on Dec. 26 in Dallas, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST.

UTSA is a betting favorite in the First Responder Bowl, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Florida International vs. UTSA Over/Under is 59.5 total points.

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Florida International vs. UTSA Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Florida International+6.5 -11559.5 -110200
UTSA -6.5 -10559.5 -110-250

Florida International vs UTSA Prediction:

The winning team model predicts UTSA will win this game with 74.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Florida International and UTSA, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Florida International vs UTSA Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UTSA will cover the spread with 56.8% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Florida International has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.85 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Florida International has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games (+5.15 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Florida International has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.15 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Florida International have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Florida International have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the Game Total Over in their last 7 games at home (+7.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the 1Q Moneyline in their last 5 games at home (+5.25 Units / 52% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.85 Units / 53% ROI)
  • UTSA have covered the 1Q Spread in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.85 Units / 34% ROI)
  • UTSA have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.80 Units / 36% ROI)

Florida International Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Florida International is 8-4 against the spread this college football season (+3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • Florida International is 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.3 Units / 9.66% ROI
  • Florida International is 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Florida International is 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI

UTSA Against the Spread (ATS) Record

UTSA iss 6-6 against the spread this college football season (-0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • UTSA is 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.45 Units / -9.14% ROI
  • UTSA is 9-3 when betting the Over for +5.7 Units / 43.18% ROI
  • UTSA is 3-9 when betting the Under for -6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI

Florida International: Keys to the Game vs. UTSA

UTSA was 1-2 (.333) when not forcing and recovering a fumble last season– T-37th-worst in FBS; Average: .460

UTSA was undefeated (6-0) when intercepting at least 1 pass in the 2023 season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .613

UTSA was 5-1 (.833) when not losing a fumble in the 2023 season– T-4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .517

UTSA was 5-2 (.714) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays in the 2023 season– T-33rd-best in FBS; Average: .596

UTSA: Keys to the Game vs. Florida International

Florida International was winless (0-6) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .382

Florida International was winless (0-6) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .314

Florida International was 3-8 (.273) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-39th-worst in FBS; Average: .422

Florida International was 2-8 (.200) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-24th-worst in FBS; Average: .442

Matchup Notes for Florida International vs. UTSA

Florida International was winless (0-6) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .382

Florida International was winless (0-6) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .314

Florida International was 3-8 (.273) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-39th-worst in FBS; Average: .422

Florida International was 2-8 (.200) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-24th-worst in FBS; Average: .442

UTSA was 1-2 (.333) when not forcing and recovering a fumble last season– T-37th-worst in FBS; Average: .460

UTSA was undefeated (6-0) when intercepting at least 1 pass in the 2023 season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .613

UTSA was 5-1 (.833) when not losing a fumble in the 2023 season– T-4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .517

UTSA was 5-2 (.714) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays in the 2023 season– T-33rd-best in FBS; Average: .596

Florida International Offensive Stats & Trends

UTSA was 1-2 (.333) when not forcing and recovering a fumble last season– T-37th-worst in FBS; Average: .460

UTSA was undefeated (6-0) when intercepting at least 1 pass in the 2023 season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .613

UTSA was 5-1 (.833) when not losing a fumble in the 2023 season– T-4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .517

UTSA was 5-2 (.714) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays in the 2023 season– T-33rd-best in FBS; Average: .596

UTSA Offensive Stats & Trends

Florida International was winless (0-6) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .382

Florida International was winless (0-6) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .314

Florida International was 3-8 (.273) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-39th-worst in FBS; Average: .422

Florida International was 2-8 (.200) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-24th-worst in FBS; Average: .442

Florida International Defensive Stats & Trends

UTSA was 1-2 (.333) when not forcing and recovering a fumble last season– T-37th-worst in FBS; Average: .460

UTSA was undefeated (6-0) when intercepting at least 1 pass in the 2023 season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .613

UTSA was 5-1 (.833) when not losing a fumble in the 2023 season– T-4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .517

UTSA was 5-2 (.714) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays in the 2023 season– T-33rd-best in FBS; Average: .596

UTSA Defensive Stats & Trends

Florida International was winless (0-6) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .382

Florida International was winless (0-6) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .314

Florida International was 3-8 (.273) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-39th-worst in FBS; Average: .422

Florida International was 2-8 (.200) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-24th-worst in FBS; Average: .442


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