Florida Gulf Coast Eagles vs TCU Horned Frogs Matchup

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

Florida Gulf Coast vs TCU Prediction

Looking to win big? The Eagles and Horned Frogs face off at 8:00 ET on None. The Horned Frogs are hosting the game at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and TCU is favored by -17.5 vs. Florida Gulf Coast.

Florida Gulf Coast vs. TCU Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Florida Gulf Coast Eagles at TCU Horned Frogs
Where: Fort Worth at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena
Date: Friday, November 8th
Betting Odds TCU -17.5, FLGC +1175 | TCU -3056 O/U 146.5

Eagles Preview: Can the Florida Gulf Coast Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Florida Gulf Coast dropped their season opener on Monday, falling 73-64 to UNCG on the road. The Eagles entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 137, just over the O/U line of 135.

FGCU struggled early, trailing 44-30 at halftime. They tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing only 29 points while scoring 34, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Florida Gulf Coast struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 30% from three-point range, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, and they hit 81.8% of their free throws, going 9-for-11 from the line.

Donovan Atwell and Kenyon Giles each contributed 17 points, with Giles hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% rate. Keeshawn Kellman was efficient, shooting 75% overall and making his only three-point attempt, finishing with 15 points and 4 rebounds.

Eagles Team Defense

Florida Gulf Coast put up a strong defensive effort, holding their opponent to 73 points on 36% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, limiting the opposition to just 33% on two-point attempts (10/30).

From beyond the arc, their opponent managed to hit 12 threes on 31 attempts, shooting 38%. Florida Gulf Coast also sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 17 free throws (85%). The Eagles gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Horned Frogs Preview: Can the Horned Frogs Hold Strong at Home?

TCU Horned Frogs Recent Game/Games

TCU opened their season with a dominant 105-59 win over Florida A&M on Monday. Playing at home, the Horned Frogs were -27.5 point favorites and covered the spread comfortably.

TCU led 59-22 at halftime and added 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points reached 164, surpassing the over/under line of 146.

Horned Frogs Offense Breakdown

TCU's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 105 points with a 54.7% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 46.7% of their threes, hitting 14 of 30 attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64%. The Horned Frogs also dished out 29 assists and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds.

Vasean Allette led the way with 20 points, shooting 9 of 13 overall and 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. Jace Posey also had a strong game from deep, hitting 3 of 4 threes and finishing with 11 points. Frankie Collins contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds, while Ernest Udeh Jr. added 11 boards to go along with his 13 points.

Horned Frogs Team Defense

Even with TCU's defense allowing 59 points, they struggled to contain the opposing offense, which shot 54% from the field. The Horned Frogs gave up 41 field goals on 75 attempts.

TCU allowed 27 two-point baskets on 45 attempts (60%) and 14 three-pointers on 30 attempts (46%). They also sent the other team to the line 16 times, where they made 9 free throws (56%).

Eagles vs Horned Frogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Florida Gulf Coast has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 68 points per game while allowing 68. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
When looking at their past three home matchups, TCU has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 70 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Florida Gulf Coast has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, TCU has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 6-4 straight up.