Florida International Panthers defeat Missouri State Bears 23-20: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAF · Missouri State Bears 20, Florida International Panthers 23
The Florida International Panthers beat the Missouri State Bears 23-20 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Pitbull Stadium. The Missouri State Bears covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 50, with 43 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Missouri State Bears vs. Florida International Panthers final score and game recap
Neither team had scored after the first quarter. It was 3-3 at halftime. The Florida International Panthers outscored the Missouri State Bears 20-17 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Henry Belin IV (Missouri State Bears): 19/35 passing for 225 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Jmariyae Robinson (Missouri State Bears): 6 catches for 93 yards.
- Devonte Lyons (Florida International Panthers): 24 carries for 216 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- JJ Kohl (Florida International Panthers): 18/26 passing for 218 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception.
Who covered the spread in Missouri State Bears vs. Florida International Panthers?
The Missouri State Bears covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs, losing by 3 points.
The spread opened at Florida International Panthers -4.5 and closed at Florida International Panthers -5.5.
Did Missouri State Bears vs. Florida International Panthers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 43 points combined against a closing total of 50, under by 7. 6 of the 43 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 49.5 and closed at 50.
How did AiQ's Missouri State Bears vs. Florida International Panthers predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Florida International Panthers to win at -205, a win (+$48.78 on a $100 bet).
Missouri State Bears vs. Florida International Panthers game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Missouri State Bears team total 22.5: the under, paying -115, with 20 scored.
- First-half total 24.5: the under, paying -115, with 6 points scored.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the under, paying +105, with 0 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- Florida International Panthers team total 27.5: the under, paying -113, with 23 scored.
- First-half moneyline: the first half was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half spread: Missouri State Bears +3 covered, paying -115.
Missouri State Bears vs. Florida International Panthers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Missouri State Bears at +170 and the Florida International Panthers at -210. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Florida International Panthers a 65% favorite. The Florida International Panthers won as the favorite at -210: $47.62 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Florida International Panthers, the best price before the game was -200 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−2.4% value).
The spread moved toward the Florida International Panthers between the open and the close, and the Missouri State Bears covered. The total moved up from 49.5 to 50, and the game went under.
Missouri State Bears and Florida International Panthers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Missouri State Bears 3-6 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 0-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 5 times.
This result left the Florida International Panthers 4-5 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 0-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 5 times.
What's next for Missouri State Bears and Florida International Panthers?
Next for the Missouri State Bears: the New Mexico State Aggies at home on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Next for the Florida International Panthers: at the Delaware Blue Hens on Saturday, November 14, 2026.