Florida Gulf Coast vs Army Prediction 3/24/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Florida Gulf Coast vs Army prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, March 24 at the Ocean Center, in Daytona Beach, FL. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the quarterfinals of the CBI. The winner of this game will meet Queens or Cleveland State in the semis.

Army Black Knights Betting Preview

The Army Black Knights (17-15, 14-15-1 ATS) haven’t played well late in the regular season as they concluded it with three consecutive defeats. The Black Knights entered the Patriot conference tournament as the No. 6 seed and were blown away by Colgate in the quarterfinals. Army got an invitation to the CBI and beat Elon 83-78 in the first round.

Army averages 73.2 PPG (207th) and allows 75.1 PPG (274th). The Black Knights are 232nd in rebounds (34.9) and 157th in assists (14.1). Jalen Rucker leads the team with 17.8 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 3.1 APG, and 1.6 SPG. Josh Scovens follows him with 15.4 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.0 SPG, and a team-high 1.3 BPG, while Ryan Curry chips in 12.4 PPG, 4.4 RPG, team-high 3.5 APG, and 1.0 SPG.

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Betting Preview

The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (18-14, 16-15 ATS) unlike Army, finished the regular season on a high note with four straight victories to secure the No. 3 seed for the ASUN tournament. However, the Eagles didn’t go far as Queens was better 71-65 in the quarterfinals. Florida Gulf Coast joined the CBI in the quarterfinals, so this will be its first game at the tournament.

Florida Gulf Coast is averaging 72.5 PPG (228th) and is allowing 69.8 PPG (107th). The Eagles are getting 35.2 RPG (213th) and dish out 14.1 APG (158th). Dallion Johnson is the team’s top performer with 14.9 PPG and 2.4 RPG. Keeshawn Kellman has 13.9 PPG, a team-high 7.6 RPG, and a team-high 1.2 BPG, while Zavian McLean contributes 11.6 PPG, 4.2 RPG, and 1.0 SPG.

Why Army will cover

• Florida Gulf Coast has lost five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Army has won the first half in eight of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.

Matchup/League Facts

• Florida Gulf Coast ranks 43rd among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.8).
• Army ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (13.1%).
• Army ranks T42nd among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (61.6).

Florida Gulf Coast vs Army Prediction

These teams have met on two occasions before and the series is tied at 1-1, but the previous meeting was way back in 2008. Florida Gulf Coast practically plays on a home court as this one will take place in Daytona Beach, and I think the Eagles will geta win here. However, I don’t like the spread, so I am going to back Army to cover it. FGCU failed to cover the spread in five of its previous seven games. The Black Knights weren’t great when covering the spread lately, but at least they are in a bit of rhythm after playing at this tournament.