The FGCU Eagles (11-16, 6-6 Asun) will be at the Edmunds Center to take on the Stetson Hatters (5-21, 1-10 Asun) in an Asun matchup. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
FGCU Eagles vs. Stetson Hatters Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Hatters got blown out by the Jacksonville Dolphins, 93-70, while the Eagles won a close one over the NJIT Highlanders, 57-55.
FGCU played a nearly flawless game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.318 (above their season average of 0.229) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.489 (below their season average of 0.527). NJIT was 0.167 and 0.426, respectively, for those same stats. Stetson, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (15-18; 83.3 percent). Stetson was led by Marques Sumner, who contributed 10 points and seven rebounds. Dinero Mercurius, meanwhile was a key piece for FGCU with 13 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Schadrac Casimir led the Eagles to an 87-65 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 21 points. The Eagles’ 8.7 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Hatters, who had a mark of 20.9.
Points at the line could be hard to come by for Stetson in this contest. The Hatters rank 319th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.186, while FGCU ranks 30th in FTA rate allowed (0.183).
FGCU Eagles vs. Stetson Hatters Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – FGCU, ATS Winner – FGCU, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- FGCU averages 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 122nd in the nation. Stetson ranks 250th in assists allowed per game (16.5).
- The Hatters average 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 70th in the nation. The Eagles rank 152nd in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- FGCU ranks 77th in blocks per game (3.8) while Stetson ranks 138th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Eagles rank 167th in rebounds allowed per game (35.4) while the Hatters rank 275th (39.8).
- Stetson ranks 162nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while FGCU ranks 252nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hatters have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
- The Eagles have outscored opponents by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. On the season, FGCU has been defeated by an average of 3.5 points.
