FIU Golden Panthers vs Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Matchup

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

FIU vs Florida Gulf Coast Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Panthers and Eagles. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Eagles at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 135.5 points, and Florida Gulf Coast is favored by -6 against FIU in a non-conference matchup.

FIU vs. Florida Gulf Coast Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: FIU Golden Panthers at Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
  • Where: Fort Myers at Alico Arena
  • Date: Sunday, November 24th
  • Betting Odds FLGC -6, FLINT +201 | FLGC -251 O/U 135.5

Golden Panthers Preview: Can the Golden Panthers Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

FIU Golden Panthers Recent Game/Games

FIU improved to 3-1 on the season with a 76-73 road win over Bakersfield on Saturday, November 23rd. The Golden Panthers entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 149 exceeded the O/U line of 141.5.

FIU trailed 38-26 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Bakersfield 38-26 to secure the win.

Golden Panthers Offense Breakdown

FIU's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 39.3% from the field and 39.1% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, and they connected on 79.3% of their free throws, going 23 for 29 from the line.

Jemel Jones led the way with 18 points in 23 minutes, shooting 46.2% overall. Dashon Gittens added 16 points, while Fidelis Okereke and Jonathan Aybar each contributed 14 points, with Okereke hitting 5 of 6 shots.

Golden Panthers Team Defense

FIU's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 21 made field goals on 46 attempts.

From two-point range, the other team went 15/35, shooting 42%. They also hit 6/11 threes, good for 54%. At the free-throw line, they shot 88%, making 16/18.

Eagles Preview: Will the Eagles Defense Show Up at Home?

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Recent Game/Games

Florida Gulf Coast dropped a 59-55 decision to Northeastern on Saturday, November 23rd, in a home game where they were -2.5 favorites. The game’s total points of 114 fell short of the 135-point over/under line.

After leading 27-26 at halftime, the Eagles were outscored 33-28 in the second half, leading to the loss.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Florida Gulf Coast struggled offensively, scoring just 55 points on 33.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they hit 32.3% from beyond the arc, making 10 of 31 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 5 of 9 shots, shooting 55.6%.

Rashad King led the way with 19 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 61.5% overall and 60% from three. Dallion Johnson added 18 points, hitting 4 of 10 from deep, while Masai Troutman contributed 17 points in 22 minutes, shooting 60% from the field and 66.7% from three.

Eagles Team Defense

Florida Gulf Coast's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts effectively, with the other team making only 10 of 28 shots for 35%.

From beyond the arc, FGCU gave up 10 threes on 31 attempts, a 32% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 9 times, where they hit 5, shooting 55%. FGCU allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Golden Panthers vs Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although FIU has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-4. The team averaged 74 points per game in these games.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Florida Gulf Coast has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 62 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Golden Panthers have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
  • Looking back on the team's last five games as the favorite, the Eagles have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.

FIU vs Florida Gulf Coast Prediction & Free Pick

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