Florida Gulf Coast vs Florida Atlantic Prediction Basketball Picks 12-30-23

The FAU Owls and Florida Gulf Coast Eagles face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at Allco Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free FAU vs FGCU prediction.

Another Big Season for FAU

FAU has played so far this season and they come into this game with a 10-2 record overall. They are atop the American with the same record as Memphis. In the last game against Arizona they picked up a marquee win in one of the best games of the season. It took double overtime but FAU was able to secure the 96-95 victory. Johnell Davis had a strong game putting up 35 points, nine rebounds, and three assists. FAU on the season is averaging 84.5 points while their defense is gving up 70.3 points per game. On the season Johnell Davis is averaging 16.2 points while shooting 49 percent from the field and 44.7 percent from behind the three point line. 

Can FGCU Pull the Big Upset?

FGCU hasn’t found a whole lot of success this season but they have played a very tough schedule. Two games ago against Georgia Southern, the defense was good giving up only 42 points and they ended up wining by 11 points. On the season FGCU is averaging 68.1 points while their defense is giving up 72.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 311st and they are going to need the offense to get going early. If the offense struggles early, this could end up being a very long game. Keeshawn Kellman has been the top player for Florida Gulf Coast averaging 12.4 points while shooting 39.1 percent from the field. 

FAU vs FGCU Betting Prediction

FAU on the season is averaging 85.4 points per game and they sure looked good in the last game against Arizona. This is an elite offensive team and they are going to have no issue running up the score. FGCU is going to really struggle to get the offense going here, and that is going to be the difference as Florida Atlantic is going to get the job done. Back FAU to cover the spread here.