Bakersfield Roadrunners vs Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Bakersfield vs Florida Gulf Coast NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fort Myers.

Bakersfield vs Florida Gulf Coast Prediction

The Roadrunners and Eagles are set to face off at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles will host the game at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, FL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 131.5 points, and Florida Gulf Coast is favored by -5 vs. Bakersfield.

Bakersfield vs. Florida Gulf Coast Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Bakersfield Roadrunners at Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
Where: Fort Myers at Alico Arena
Date: Friday, November 22nd
Betting Odds FLGC -5, CSU +182 | FLGC -226 O/U 131.5

Roadrunners Preview: Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?

Bakersfield Roadrunners Recent Game/Games

The Roadrunners picked up a 74-56 win over Fresno State on Saturday, November 16th. Bakersfield, who were -1 favorites, covered the spread in this one. The combined points for the game came in at 130, which was well under the O/U line of 150.

After leading 38-33 at halftime, Bakersfield clamped down defensively, allowing just 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 of their own.

Roadrunners Offense Breakdown

The Roadrunners put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, with a 49% success rate on two-point attempts (24/49) and 37.5% from beyond the arc (6/16).

They struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 50% (10/20), but dominated the offensive glass with 19 rebounds. Corey Stephenson led the way with 17 points and 9 rebounds, while Jemel Jones added 13 points in just 12 minutes, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.

Roadrunners Team Defense

Despite giving up 19 offensive rebounds, the Bakersfield Roadrunners held their opponent to just 56 points. They allowed 46% shooting from the field, with 30 made baskets on 65 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Bakersfield's defense allowed 6 threes on 16 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. Their opponent also went 10/20 from the free-throw line, shooting 50%.

Eagles Preview: Can The Eagles Secure a Home Victory?

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Recent Game/Games

Florida Gulf Coast fell 63-61 to Drake on Saturday, November 16th. The Eagles, who were +11 point underdogs going into the game, managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 124, which was under the O/U line of 130.5.

FGCU led 31-30 at halftime but were outscored 33-30 in the 2nd half. Despite the loss, the Eagles kept the game closer than expected.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Florida Gulf Coast struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 12 threes for a 25% shooting percentage. However, they were much more effective inside, connecting on 62.2% of their two-point attempts, contributing to an overall field goal percentage of 53.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%.

Bennett Stirtz led the Eagles with 25 points, shooting 61.5% from the field and 50% from three-point range. Daniel Abreu added 17 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Keeshawn Kellman shot 72.7% from the field, finishing with 16 points and 7 rebounds.

Eagles Team Defense

Florida Gulf Coast's defense gave up 63 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 14 two-point field goals on 24 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the Eagles held their opponent to 28% shooting, as they made 6 of 21 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the other team went 17/25, shooting 68%. Florida Gulf Coast also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Roadrunners vs Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road games, Bakersfield has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 68 points per game.
Although Florida Gulf Coast has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 8-2. The team averaged 68 points per game in these games.
The last five games that Bakersfield was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Eagles have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.