Florida Gulf Coast vs Central Arkansas Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 1

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  • Florida Gulf Coast (8-11) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Central Arkansas (12-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Florida Gulf Coast / Central Arkansas TV channel: ESPN+

The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (8-11) visit Farris Center to take on the Central Arkansas Bears (12-9) on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Conway, AR.

Florida Gulf Coast is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Florida Gulf Coast vs. Central Arkansas Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Florida Gulf Coast-3.5 -110O 147.5 -105-165
Central Arkansas +3.5 -110U 147.5 -115+140

Florida Gulf Coast vs Central Arkansas Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Florida Gulf Coast will win this college basketball game with 56.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Florida Gulf Coast vs Central Arkansas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Central Arkansas will cover the spread with 58.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Florida Gulf Coast has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Florida Gulf Coast has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 26 games (+10.15 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.20 Units / 17% ROI)

Florida Gulf Coast Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida Gulf Coast has a 7-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.15 Units / -29.57% ROI).

  • 4-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.55 Units / -61.64% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Over for -2 Units / -9.57% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Under for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI

Central Arkansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Arkansas has a 13-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.2 Units / 18.18% ROI).

  • 7-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.5 Units / 51.63% ROI
  • 9-9 when betting the Over for -0.9 Units / -3.9% ROI
  • 9-9 when betting the Under for -0.9 Units / -3.9% ROI

Florida Gulf Coast Offensive Stats & Trends:

Florida Gulf Coast has made 8.6 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Florida Gulf Coast has averaged 11.9 assists per game (250 assists/21 games) this season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Florida Gulf Coast has 16.3 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.5

Florida Gulf Coast has averaged 69.8 points per game (1,466 points/21 games) this season — 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.2

Central Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas has an eFG% of 48% since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 52%

Central Arkansas has averaged 1.16 points per shot (3,863 points/3,340 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Central Arkansas has a TS% of 46% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 48%

Central Arkansas is shooting 41% (1,383/3,340) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 45%

Florida Gulf Coast Defensive Stats & Trends:

Florida Gulf Coast has averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (479 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Florida Gulf Coast has averaged 5.5 steals per game (115 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Florida Gulf Coast has forced 9.8 turnovers per game (205 turnovers/21 games) this season — 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Florida Gulf Coast has allowed 8.5 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 19th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Central Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas has allowed 80.1 points per game (4,244 points/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.0

Central Arkansas has averaged 23.5 defensive rebounds per game (516 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 40th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Central Arkansas has averaged 7.5 steals per game (165 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Central Arkansas has allowed 9.1 made three-pointers per game this season — 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3


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