FIU vs Liberty Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 19)
- The Panthers have struggled on the road with a 2-8 record.
- The Flames are on fire with 16 consecutive wins.
- This marks the eighth all-time matchup between the two CUSA squads.
Matchups in CUSA will be present on Thursday as the red-hot Liberty Flames host the FIU Panthers. The Flames stand out as convincing favorites, looking to extend their long win streak and defend homecourt in the conference matchup.
How to Watch
- When: Thursday, Feb. 19, 6 pm ET
- Where: Desert Financial Arena, Tempe, Arizona
- How to Watch: CBS Sports Network
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIU | -110 | +11 | O152.5 |
| Liberty | -110 | -11 | U152.5 |
Game Preview
The Panthers (12-13, 5-9 CUSA) prepare for a tough matchup on the road against the best performing squad in the conference. They are 2-2 to start the month of February, beating Middle Tennessee and Louisiana Tech while losing to Western Kentucky and Delaware. Corey Stephenson commands the offense with averages of 17.7 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, while Eric Dibami earned his second consecutive CUSA Freshman of the Week honor, averaging 13.0 points and 10.5 rebounds per game last week.
The Flames (22-3, 14-0 CUSA) have remarkable performed as the undisputed top squad in CUSA, on pace to secure the regular season title. They have won 16 straight games, recently taking down New Mexico State and UTEP. Brett Decker Jr. leads the elite attack with 17 points and 2.6 rebounds per contest, making a team-high 86 3-pointers and counting.
FIU vs Liberty Head-to-Head
The two programs have had seven meetings in their history, and the result is 5-2 for the Flames. The last matchup was in December 2025 when Liberty won 97-94 in overtime on the road.
FIU vs Liberty Predictions
It’s clear that FIU will have its hands full on the road. Liberty stands tall as the best squad in CUSA, dominating opponents on both sides of the ball. If the Panthers can’t start strong in hostile territory, then it would be safe to assume a convincing win for the hosts. Our betting pick here is the Flames to defend an 11-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Liberty Flames -11
