Eastern Kentucky vs Florida Gulf Coast Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 6

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  • Florida Gulf Coast is a -6.5 point favorite vs Eastern Kentucky
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Eastern Kentucky / Florida Gulf Coast TV channel: ESPN+

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels visit Alico Arena to take on the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles on Feb. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Fort Myers, FL, USA.

Florida Gulf Coast is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Eastern Kentucky vs. Florida Gulf Coast Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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Eastern Kentucky vs. Florida Gulf Coast Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Eastern Kentucky+6.5 -115O 148.5 -110+220
Florida Gulf Coast -6.5 -105U 148.5 -110-275

Eastern Kentucky vs Florida Gulf Coast Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Florida Gulf Coast will win this college basketball game with 79.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Eastern Kentucky vs Florida Gulf Coast Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Florida Gulf Coast will cover the spread with 56.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+9.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 30 games (+8.11 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.85 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+5.91 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 17 away games (+5.20 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Florida Gulf Coast has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+5.35 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Florida Gulf Coast have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Florida Gulf Coast has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+4.60 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Florida Gulf Coast has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.47 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Florida Gulf Coast has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.25 Units / 20% ROI)

Eastern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Kentucky has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 10-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.2 Units / -2.36% ROI
  • 14-7 when betting the Over for +6.3 Units / 27.33% ROI
  • 7-14 when betting the Under for -8.45 Units / -36.5% ROI

Florida Gulf Coast Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida Gulf Coast has a 13-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.1 Units / 12.81% ROI).

  • 12-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +6 Units / 10.12% 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

Eastern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 1.17 points per shot (1,787 points/1,522 shots) this season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Eastern Kentucky has an eFG% of 48% this season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Eastern Kentucky shot 68% from the free throw line (401/594) last season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Florida Gulf Coast Offensive Stats & Trends:

Florida Gulf Coast has 12.6 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Florida Gulf Coast has a 22% free throw rate (290 free throw attempts/1,330 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Florida Gulf Coast has a TS% of 51% this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%

Florida Gulf Coast is shooting 58% from inside the arc (279/481) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Eastern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Kentucky has 384 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th most among Atlantic Sun Teams

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 8.8 steals per game (203 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Eastern Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (639/1,393) this season — 25th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Eastern Kentucky has allowed 76.9 points per game (1,768 points/23 games) this season — 29th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Florida Gulf Coast Defensive Stats & Trends:

Florida Gulf Coast has forced 9.7 turnovers per game (223 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Florida Gulf Coast has allowed 8.5 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Florida Gulf Coast allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (253/717) last season — tied for 32nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Florida Gulf Coast has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (1,294/2,981) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Atlantic Sun Teams ; League Avg: 45%


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