Central Arkansas vs Florida Gulf Coast Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 2

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  • Florida Gulf Coast (14-9) are -12.5 point favorites vs Central Arkansas (7-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Central Arkansas Bears (7-16) visit Alico Arena to take on the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (14-9) on Feb. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Fort Myers.

Florida Gulf Coast is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-110).

The Central Arkansas vs. Florida Gulf Coast Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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Central Arkansas vs. Florida Gulf Coast Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Central Arkansas+12.5 -110O 149.5 -110+550
Florida Gulf Coast -12.5 -110U 149.5 -110-800

Central Arkansas vs Florida Gulf Coast Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Florida Gulf Coast will win this game with 72.8% confidence.

Central Arkansas vs Florida Gulf Coast Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Central Arkansas will cover the spread with 54.9% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Central Arkansas and Florida Gulf Coast, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Central Arkansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 15 games (+10.90 Units / 72% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 23 games (+10.20 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.80 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 44 games (+6.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 35 games (+5.70 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Florida Gulf Coast has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 21 games at home (+12.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Florida Gulf Coast has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+7.15 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Florida Gulf Coast has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.30 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Florida Gulf Coast has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Florida Gulf Coast have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 14 games at home (+1.50 Units / 10% ROI)

Central Arkansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Arkansas has gone 9-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.3 Units / -21.9% ROI).

  • 5-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.85 Units / -15.57% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Under for -2.1 Units / -8.68% ROI

Florida Gulf Coast Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida Gulf Coast has gone 8-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-7.4 Units / -30.58% ROI).

  • 10-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -3 Units / -6.43% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Over for -5.3 Units / -21.9% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Under for +3.1 Units / 12.81% ROI

Central Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas has an eFG% of 48% this season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 53%

Central Arkansas is shooting 48% from inside the arc (353/737) this season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 53%

Central Arkansas is shooting 41% (605/1,479) this season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 45%

Central Arkansas has averaged 1.14 points per shot (1,681 points/1,479 shots) this season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Florida Gulf Coast Offensive Stats & Trends:

Florida Gulf Coast has an eFG% of 51% this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 53%

Florida Gulf Coast has averaged 1.23 points per shot (1,614 points/1,313 shots) this season — 4th lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Florida Gulf Coast has made 9.7 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Florida Gulf Coast is shooting 35% from three (208/600) this season — 5th lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 36%

Central Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas has 359 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th most among Atlantic Sun Teams

Central Arkansas has averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (533 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Central Arkansas has averaged 6.6 steals per game (359 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Central Arkansas has averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,282 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Florida Gulf Coast Defensive Stats & Trends:

Florida Gulf Coast has averaged 6.8 steals per game (385 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Florida Gulf Coast has averaged 6.9 steals per game (158 steals/23 games) this season — 4th best among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Florida Gulf Coast has 158 steals this season — 4th most among Atlantic Sun Teams

Florida Gulf Coast has 385 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd most among Atlantic Sun Teams


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