Florida Atlantic Owls vs Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Matchup

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

Florida Gulf Coast vs Florida Atlantic Prediction

Betting on today's Eagles and Owls game? Catch the action at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton, FL, as the Owls hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Florida Atlantic being favored by -11.5 over Florida Gulf Coast.

Florida Gulf Coast vs. Florida Atlantic Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Florida Gulf Coast Eagles at Florida Atlantic Owls
Where: Boca Raton at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena
Date: Saturday, November 30th
Betting Odds FLATL -11.5, FLGC +450 | FLATL -640 O/U 143.5

Eagles Preview: Does Florida Gulf Coast Stand a Chance on the Road?

Florida Gulf Coast edged out a 60-59 win over FIU on Sunday, November 24th. The Eagles, who were -4.5 favorites at home, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 119 fell short of the 135-point O/U line.

Trailing 30-29 at halftime, FGCU tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 29 points while scoring 31 to secure the win.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Florida Gulf Coast struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.2% from the field and 25.9% from beyond the arc, finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, and they managed 9 offensive rebounds and 13 assists.

Zavian McLean and Jayden Brewer each scored 18 points, with Brewer shooting 72.7% from the field and grabbing 8 rebounds. McLean shot 58.3% overall and hit 2 of 5 from three-point range.

Eagles Team Defense

Florida Gulf Coast's defense held their opponent to 59 points on 38% shooting from the field. They gave up 14 two-point field goals on 28 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 25%, making 7 of 27 three-pointers. Florida Gulf Coast also sent them to the line 15 times, where they hit 11 free throws for 73%.

Owls Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Owls?

Florida Atlantic suffered a narrow 63-61 loss to Seton Hall on Sunday, November 24th. The Owls, who were -2.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the O/U line of 137.5.

After trailing 34-22 at halftime, FAU made a strong push in the 2nd half, outscoring Seton Hall 39-29, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Owls Offense Breakdown

Florida Atlantic struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.9% from the field and hitting only 4 of 28 three-point attempts (14.3%). Their effective field goal percentage was 37.1%, but they did manage to convert 50% of their two-point shots.

The Owls were solid from the free-throw line, making 15 of 18 attempts (83.3%), and they grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Leland Walker led the team with 16 points and 6 rebounds, while Chaunce Jenkins added 15 points, hitting 3 of 8 from beyond the arc.

Owls Team Defense

Florida Atlantic's defense held their opponent to 63 points on 40% shooting from the field, including 37% from two-point range. They allowed 23 made field goals on 57 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Florida Atlantic gave up 10 threes on 22 attempts, with their opponent shooting 45%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 7 free throws.

Eagles vs Owls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Florida Gulf Coast has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 58 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
Through their last three home games, Florida Atlantic has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 84 points per game.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Eagles have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Owls have a straight up record of 6-4 and an ATS mark of 5-5.