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

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  • Florida Gulf Coast is a -2.5 point favorite vs Central Arkansas
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Florida Gulf Coast / Central Arkansas TV channel: ESPN+

The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles visit Farris Center to take on the Central Arkansas Bears on Jan. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Conway, AR.

Florida Gulf Coast is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Florida Gulf Coast vs. Central Arkansas Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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

Florida Gulf Coast vs Central Arkansas Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Florida Gulf Coast will win this college basketball game with 53.3% 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 Florida Gulf Coast will cover the spread with 52.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Florida Gulf Coast has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 32 games (+14.80 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Florida Gulf Coast has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.35 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Florida Gulf Coast has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.05 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 13 games at home (+2.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)

Florida Gulf Coast Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida Gulf Coast has a 3-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.65 Units / -47.28% ROI).

  • 4-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.9 Units / -15.43% ROI
  • 8-3 when betting the Over for +4.7 Units / 38.84% ROI
  • 3-8 when betting the Under for -5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI

Central Arkansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Arkansas has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.55 Units / -12.86% ROI).

  • 3-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.05 Units / -31.27% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI

Florida Gulf Coast Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas is shooting 30% from three (416/1,389) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Central Arkansas shot 41% (787/1,902) last season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Central Arkansas is shooting 32% from three (665/2,109) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Central Arkansas is shooting 41% (1,963/4,727) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Central Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas allowed 12.2 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Central Arkansas has allowed 11.5 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Central Arkansas has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (819/2,245) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Central Arkansas allowed 9.4 made three-pointers per game last season — 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Florida Gulf Coast Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas is shooting 30% from three (416/1,389) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Central Arkansas shot 41% (787/1,902) last season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Central Arkansas is shooting 32% from three (665/2,109) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Central Arkansas is shooting 41% (1,963/4,727) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Central Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas allowed 12.2 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Central Arkansas has allowed 11.5 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Central Arkansas has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (819/2,245) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Central Arkansas allowed 9.4 made three-pointers per game last season — 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3


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