Florida Gulf Coast Eagles vs UNCG Spartans Matchup

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

Florida Gulf Coast vs UNCG Prediction

Looking to win big? The Eagles and Spartans face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Spartans are hosting the game at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, NC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 135.5 points, with UNCG being favored by -6.5 over Florida Gulf Coast.

Florida Gulf Coast vs. UNCG Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Florida Gulf Coast Eagles at UNCG Spartans
Where: Greensboro at First Horizon Coliseum
Date: Monday, November 4th
Betting Odds NCG -6.5, FLGC +207 | NCG -256 O/U 135.5

Eagles Preview: Will the Eagles Make it Happen on the Road?

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Records

Florida Gulf Coast finished last season with an 11-18 overall record, going 8-9 in Atlantic Sun play. At home, they posted a 6-7 record, with an average scoring margin of -1.6 points per game. On the road, they went 5-11, losing by an average of 2.9 points per game.

Against the spread, the Eagles were 15-14, and they were 7-6 when favored. As underdogs, they went 4-12 straight-up but managed an 8-8 ATS record. Their average over/under line was 142.8 points, and they had an 11-18 O/U record, with their games averaging 140.8 points per contest.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Florida Gulf Coast averaged 70.4 points per game last season, ranking 185th in possessions per game with 61.1. The Eagles shot 45% from the field, placing 153rd, and had an effective field goal percentage of 52%, good for 126th. They made 7.8 three-pointers per game, shooting 35% from beyond the arc, which ranked 112th. FGCU struggled at the free-throw line, making just 10.9 per game, ranking 342nd.

Jevin Muniz returns after averaging 15.1 points, 3.1 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game last season. Keeshawn Kellman also returns, having averaged 12.2 points and 7 rebounds per game. Both players will be key contributors for the Eagles this season.

Eagles Team Defense

Florida Gulf Coast allowed 71.1 points per game last season, ranking 141st in the nation. Opponents shot 33.8% from beyond the arc against them, placing FGCU 324th in 3-point defense. The Eagles did a good job of limiting free throws, allowing just 15.2 attempts per game, which ranked 44th in the country.

In terms of defensive stats, FGCU averaged 6 steals per game, ranking 243rd nationally, and they blocked 3.4 shots per game, placing them 176th in that category.

Spartans Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored UNCG?

UNCG Spartans Records

Last season, the Spartans finished with a 19-11 overall record, going 12-7 in Southern Conference play. At home, they were 10-4, with a +5.6 average scoring margin, while on the road, they went 9-7, with a +0.1 margin.

Against the spread, UNCG had a 13-17 record, going 9-13 as the favorite and 4-4 as the underdog. Their over/under record was 18-12, with their games averaging 144 points compared to an average line of 142.

Spartans Offense Breakdown

UNCG Spartans Offense Stats

Last season, UNCG averaged 75.7 points per game, ranking 186th in possessions per game at 63.4. They shot 46% from the field (134th) and had an effective field goal percentage of 54% (66th). The Spartans struggled inside, shooting 50% on two-pointers (239th), but they excelled from beyond the arc, making 10.1 threes per game (12th) on 25.4 attempts (44th), hitting 39% (33rd). They averaged 11.6 made free throws per game, ranking 309th.

UNCG Spartans Top Returning Offensive Players

Kenyon Giles returns after averaging 14.3 points, 2.8 assists, and 2 rebounds per game last season. Donovan Atwell also returns, having averaged 11.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.

Spartans Team Defense

Last season, the Spartans ranked 102nd in the nation in points allowed, giving up 69.8 per game. Opponents shot 32.7% from three-point range against them, placing UNCG 248th in that category. They also allowed 18.9 free throws per game, ranking 197th.

UNCG averaged 7 steals per game, ranking 135th in the country, but struggled in blocked shots, averaging just 2.5 per game, which was 318th nationally.

Eagles vs Spartans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, Florida Gulf Coast has averaged 66 points per game while allowing 59. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
When looking at their past five home matchups, UNCG has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 72 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
Through their last three games as the underdog, the Eagles have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Spartans have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.