FIU Golden Panthers vs Florida Gulf Coast Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24
Looking to win big? The Golden Panthers and Eagles face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles are hosting the game at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, FL. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Florida Gulf Coast as the -6 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 135.5 points.
FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS VS FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Florida Gulf Coast Eagles -6
This game will be played at Alico Arena at 3:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Eagles.
- Not only will Florida Gulf Coast pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Are the Golden Panthers Ready for a Win at Fort Myers?
FIU Golden Panthers Recent Game/Games
FIU picked up a 76-73 win over the Roadrunners on Saturday, November 23rd. The Golden Panthers, who were -1.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.
FIU turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Bakersfield 38-26 after trailing 38-26 at halftime. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 141.5.
FIU’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 39.3% from the field and 39.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, and they connected on 79.3% of their free throws, going 23 for 29 from the line.
Jemel Jones led the way with 18 points in 23 minutes, shooting 46.2% overall. Dashon Gittens added 16 points, while Fidelis Okereke and Jonathan Aybar each contributed 14 points, with Okereke hitting 5 of 6 shots from the field.
Despite FIU’s defensive efforts, they allowed 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. FIU held them to 42% shooting on two-point attempts, with 15 makes on 35 tries.
From beyond the arc, FIU’s defense gave up 6 threes on 11 attempts, a 54% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 88%. FIU allowed 8 offensive rebounds.
Can the Eagles Hold Strong at Home?
Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Recent Game/Games
Florida Gulf Coast fell to Northeastern 59-55 on Saturday, November 23rd, in a home game where they were favored by 2.5 points. The Eagles not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points were 114, well under the O/U line of 135.
FGCU led 27-26 at halftime but were outscored 33-28 in the 2nd half. They’ll need to tighten up defensively and find ways to score more consistently in future games.
In their latest game, Florida Gulf Coast struggled offensively, scoring just 55 points on 33.9% shooting from the field. They hit 32.3% of their three-point attempts, connecting on 10 of 31 shots from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 42.4%.
Rashad King led the way with 19 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 61.5% overall and 60% from three. Dallion Johnson added 18 points, hitting 4 of 10 from beyond the arc, while Harold Woods contributed 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Florida Gulf Coast’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 33% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, limiting two-point attempts to 10/28 (35%).
From beyond the arc, the Eagles gave up 10 threes on 31 attempts (32%). They also sent their opponent to the line 9 times, where they made 5 free throws (55%).