The FGCU Eagles (10-15, 5-5 Asun) will be at the Vines Center to clash against the Liberty Flames (20-5, 9-1 Asun) in an Asun matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
FGCU Eagles vs. Liberty Flames ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Flames edged the Stetson Hatters 57-54, while the Eagles defeated the North Alabama Lions 71-64.
FGCU played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid effective field goal percentage of 0.560 (above their season average of 0.524) and a turnover percentage of 17.2 (better than their season average of 19.3). For those same stats, North Alabama had marks of 0.444 and 19.0, respectively. The Flames, on the other hand, forced 16 turnovers and held the Hatters to an effective field goal percentage of 0.400 (below their season average of 0.457). Caleb Homesley played well for Liberty, recording 16 points and six rebounds. Zach Scott was a key piece for FGCU with 17 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Darius McGhee led the Flames to an 81-63 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 18 points. The Flames’ 14.9 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Eagles, who had a rate of 20.7.
Liberty could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their elite offense squares off against one of the worst defenses in the country. The Flames rank seventh in effective field goal percentage (0.575), while FGCU ranks 298th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.530). It could also be a mistake-prone game for the Eagles’ offense, which ranks 313th in ball security (turnover percentage of 21.5 percent). They’ll be going up against the top-notch defense of the Flames, which forces the 59th-most turnovers in the country (21.6 percent).
FGCU at Liberty Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Liberty, ATS Winner – Liberty, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Liberty ranks 10th in assists allowed per game (9.9) while FGCU ranks 245th (16.0).
- The Flames rank 39th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Eagles rank 150th (6.9).
- Liberty ranks 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while FGCU ranks 86th (3.2).
- The Flames rank 30th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while the Eagles rank 230th (24.8).
- Liberty ranks 13th in rebounds allowed per game (30.5) while FGCU ranks 180th (35.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles have outscored opponents by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. On the season, FGCU has been defeated by an average of 3.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (7.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.2 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
