The FGCU Eagles (2-10) and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (7-6) face off at Frost Arena. The Eagles will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
FGCU Eagles vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Odds
In their last game, the Jackrabbits defeated the Nebraska-Kearney Antelopes, 66-53, while the Eagles were beaten by the Robert Morris Colonials, 64-59.
South Dakota State dominated every stat category in the contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.193 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 31.8). Nebraska-Kearney recorded marks of 0.057 and 22.6, respectively, for those same stats. FGCU, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.456 vs. 0.462). South Dakota State received a boost from Douglas Wilson, who finished with 16 points and nine rebounds. Justus Rainwater, meanwhile had a good game for FGCU, finishing with 11 points and five rebounds.
The Eagles won the only game between these two teams last year, 84-78. FGCU had a much better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 19.7). South Dakota State, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (12-16; 75.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
South Dakota State figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Jackrabbits currently rank 29th in offensive efficiency, while FGCU ranks 215th in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Eagles, who rank 293rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.183), could struggle to get to the line against the Jackrabbits, who rank 54th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.187).
FGCU Eagles vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Dakota State, ATS Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- FGCU averages 25.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 67th in the nation. South Dakota State ranks 253rd in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
- The Jackrabbits rank 140th in steals per game (5.8) while the Eagles rank 183rd in steals allowed per game (8.4).
- South Dakota State averages 12.8 assists per game, which ranks 87th in the country. FGCU ranks 112th in assists allowed per game (12.4).
- The Jackrabbits average 39.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 58th in the NCAA. The Eagles rank 243rd in rebounds allowed per game (39.3).
- FGCU ranks 39th in blocks per game (4.5) while South Dakota State ranks 163rd (2.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 55.6 points per game (4.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
- The Jackrabbits have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. On the season, South Dakota State has defeated opponents by an average of 2.5 points.
