Florida Gulf Coast vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 7

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 07, 2024, 11:09 AM
  • Eastern Kentucky (10-9) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Florida Gulf Coast (10-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Florida Gulf Coast / Eastern Kentucky TV channel: ESPNU

The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (10-11) visit Baptist Health Arena to take on the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (10-9) on Feb. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Richmond, KY.

Eastern Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The Florida Gulf Coast vs. Eastern Kentucky Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Florida Gulf Coast+6.5 -105O 141.5 -110+240
Eastern Kentucky -6.5 -115U 141.5 -110-300

Florida Gulf Coast vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Eastern Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 80.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Florida Gulf Coast vs Eastern Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Florida Gulf Coast will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Florida Gulf Coast has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Florida Gulf Coast has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Florida Gulf Coast has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.25 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.05 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+0.85 Units / 5% ROI)

Florida Gulf Coast Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida Gulf Coast has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.15 Units / -18.04% ROI).

  • 5-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.6 Units / -56.08% ROI
  • 9-12 when betting the Over for -4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 12-9 when betting the Under for +2.1 Units / 9.09% ROI

Eastern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Kentucky has a 10-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI).

  • 9-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.75 Units / -21.84% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Over for -4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Under for +2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI

Florida Gulf Coast Offensive Stats & Trends:

Florida Gulf Coast has 16.1 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.5

Florida Gulf Coast is shooting 44% (1,397/3,159) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 45%

Florida Gulf Coast has made 8.7 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Florida Gulf Coast has 499 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Atlantic Sun Teams

Eastern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Kentucky has a 26% free throw rate (1,019 free throw attempts/3,883 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 79.5 points per game (4,613 points/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 1.19 points per shot (4,613 points/3,883 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 12.4 offensive rebounds per game (720 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Florida Gulf Coast Defensive Stats & Trends:

Florida Gulf Coast has forced 9.8 turnovers per game (225 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Florida Gulf Coast has allowed 8.9 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 19th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Florida Gulf Coast has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (204/573) this season — tied for 27th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Florida Gulf Coast has forced 10.8 turnovers per game (593 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Eastern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Kentucky has 444 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Atlantic Sun Teams

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 7.7 steals per game (444 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Eastern Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (186/501) this season — tied for 10th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Eastern Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (1,562/3,650) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Atlantic Sun Teams ; League Avg: 44%


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