The Jacksonville Dolphins (10-13, 3-5 Asun) will be at Alico Arena to square off against the FGCU Eagles (8-15, 3-5 Asun) in an Asun matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Jacksonville Dolphins vs. FGCU Eagles Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Eagles were beaten by the NJIT Highlanders, 66-54, while the Dolphins defeated the Stetson Hatters, 72-57.
Jacksonville played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 42.4 (above their season average of 27.9) and a free throw rate of 0.304 (above their season average of 0.223). For those same stats, Stetson was 14.6 and 0.150, respectively. FGCU, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.564 vs. 0.509). FGCU rallied around Troy Baxter Jr., who finished with 21 points. Meanwhile, JD Notae was a key piece for Jacksonville with 16 points and 14 rebounds.
The Eagles dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent contest, FGCU won 80-55. The Eagles’ 10.1 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Dolphins, who had a rate of 24.4. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
FGCU could have difficulty getting to the free throw line in this contest. The Eagles currently rank 226th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.220, while Jacksonville ranks 48th in FTA rate allowed (0.187).
Jacksonville Dolphins at FGCU Eagles Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Jacksonville, ATS Winner – Jacksonville, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Jacksonville ranks 85th in assists per game (14.5) while FGCU ranks 250th in assists allowed per game (16.6).
- The Dolphins average 5.7 blocks per game, which ranks sixth in the nation. The Eagles rank 90th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- FGCU ranks 165th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while Jacksonville ranks 249th (19.3).
- The Dolphins rank 111th in rebounds per game (36.6) while the Eagles rank 253rd (33.0).
- FGCU averages 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 76th in the country. Jacksonville ranks 177th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Dolphins have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (matching their season average).
- The Eagles have outscored opponents by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. For the season, FGCU has lost by an average of 4.7 points.
