The Stetson Hatters (7-10, 1-1 Asun) welcome the FGCU Eagles (4-14, 1-2 Asun) to Edmunds Center. The Eagles can put an end to an eight-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
FGCU Eagles vs. Stetson Hatters Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Hatters won a close one over the Kennesaw State Owls, 57-54, while the Eagles were beaten by the North Florida Ospreys, 89-74.
Stetson dominated nearly every stat category in the contest. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.265) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 32.5). Kennesaw State was 0.107 and 27.0, respectively, for those same stats. FGCU, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (30.6 vs. 29.0). Mahamadou Diawara played well for Stetson with 15 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Caleb Catto had a solid performance for FGCU, recording 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Hatters won the most recent contest 67-55. Stetson out-rebounded FGCU. The Hatters had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. 6), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 20) and total rebounds (40 vs. 26). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Stetson figures to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Hatters rank 69th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.9 percent), while FGCU ranks 321st in defensive rebounding percentage (67.4 percent).
FGCU Eagles vs. Stetson Hatters ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Stetson, ATS Winner – FGCU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- FGCU ranks 80th in three pointers attempted per game (24.1) while Stetson ranks 259th in three pointers allowed per game (28.1).
- The Hatters average 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 132nd in the country. The Eagles rank 181st in steals allowed per game (8.3).
- FGCU averages 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 55th in the country. Stetson ranks 67th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- The Eagles rank 126th in assists per game (13.3) while the Hatters rank 232nd (10.8).
- Stetson ranks 136th in rebounds per game (36.2) while FGCU ranks 193rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 66.0 points per game (4.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
- The Hatters’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 3.0 for the season.
