Bakersfield Roadrunners vs Florida Gulf Coast Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24
Betting on today’s Roadrunners and Eagles game? Catch the action at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, FL, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 131.5 points, with Florida Gulf Coast being favored by -5 over Bakersfield.
BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS VS FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Florida Gulf Coast Eagles -5
This game will be played at Alico Arena at 11:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Eagles.
- Not only will Florida Gulf Coast pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can Bakersfield Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Bakersfield Roadrunners Recent Game/Games
The Roadrunners picked up a 74-56 win over Fresno State on Saturday, November 16th. Bakersfield, who were -1 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.
They led 38-33 at halftime and held Fresno State to just 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 themselves. The total points for the game were 130, which fell under the 150-point O/U line.
Bakersfield put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 37.5% of their threes, hitting 6 of 16 attempts, while their two-point shooting was 49% (24/49). However, they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 10 of 20 attempts.
The Roadrunners grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Corey Stephenson led the way with 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 7/13 from the field. Jemel Jones added 13 points in just 12 minutes, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.
Even with Bakersfield giving up 19 offensive rebounds, they held their opponent to 56 points. The Roadrunners allowed 46% shooting from the field, with 49% on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Roadrunners gave up 6 threes on 16 attempts, a 37% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they shot 50%.
Will Florida Gulf Coast Find a Way to Win at Home?
Florida Gulf Coast dropped a close one to Drake, 63-61, on Saturday. Despite being +11 point underdogs, the Eagles kept it tight and covered the spread.
FGCU led 31-30 at halftime but were outscored 33-30 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 124 fell under the O/U line of 130.5.
Florida Gulf Coast struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 12 threes (25%), but they were efficient inside, shooting 62.2% on two-pointers. Overall, they connected on 53.1% of their field goals, with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%.
Bennett Stirtz led the Eagles with 25 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field and 50% from three. Daniel Abreu added 17 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Zavian McLean contributed 17 points as well.
Florida Gulf Coast’s defense gave up 63 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field, hitting 20 of their 45 attempts. Inside the arc, they were 14/24, good for 58% on two-point shots.
From three-point range, the opposition went 6/21, connecting on 28% of their attempts. They also went to the free-throw line 25 times, making 17, which is 68%. Florida Gulf Coast allowed 10 offensive rebounds.