Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (9-14) vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels (12-10)
February 7, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Eastern Kentucky Colonels -8.5; Over/Under: 143.5
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The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles and Eastern Kentucky Colonels face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at EKU Alumni Coliseum. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free FGCU vs Eastern Kentucky prediction.
Disappointing Season for FGCU
Heading into the season, Florida Gulf Coast had high expectations, but they have really struggled overall. In the last game against North Alabama, they were competitive, but they couldn’t make the plays late and ended up losing by a point. Isaiah Thompson had a strong game, putting up 18 points. FGCU is averaging 70.4 points while their defense is giving up 72.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 277th, and with the talent the offense has, they haven’t been good enough. Zach Anderson is averaging 13.6 points while shooting 38.3 percent from the field.
Offense Looks to Build on Last Game
Eastern Kentucky in the last game faced off against Kennesaw State, and the offense was sure impressive, putting up 86 points and that led to the 10-point victory. Devontae Blanton had a strong game putting up 23 points and 11 rebounds. Eastern Kentucky’s offense has been elite and they are averaging 81.5 points which is 31st best in college basketball. Isaiah Covert is averaging 15 points while shooting 62.7 percent from behind the three point line. There are three different players that are averaging at least 14.1 points per game.
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Eastern Kentucky Colonels Team Facts
- Eastern Kentucky has won 16 of its last 17 home games against the ASUN Conference.
- Six of Eastern Kentucky’s last seven games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 149+ points.
- Eastern Kentucky has won the first half in each of its last six home games against the ASUN Conference.
Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Team Facts
- Four of Florida Gulf Coast’s last five games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
- Florida Gulf Coast has lost the first half in three of its last four games against the ASUN Conference.
FGCU vs Eastern Kentucky Betting Prediction
It has been nothing but a disappointing season for FGCU and it’s not going to get any easier in this game. Eastern Kentucky is averaging 81.5 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. FGCU is averaging 70.5 points and although that isn’t awful, it’s not going to be enough to get the job done in this game. Back Eastern Kentucky to cover the spread here.
