The FGCU Eagles (6-16, 3-4 Asun) will be at Swisher Gym to go head-to-head against the Jacksonville Dolphins (10-12, 3-4 Asun) in an Asun matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
FGCU Eagles vs. Jacksonville Dolphins ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Dolphins had no trouble getting past the Kennesaw State Owls, 83-64, while the Eagles lost a winnable game to the NJIT Highlanders, 56-54.
The Dolphins, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.473, had a fantastic mark of 0.634 and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.6 (above their season average of 28.4). FGCU, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (5-7; 71.4 percent). DeAnthony McCallum put together a solid game for Jacksonville with 22 points. FGCU was lifted by Caleb Catto, who finished with 21 points.
The Eagles dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the last game, FGCU won 77-74. FGCU won the rebounding battle. The Eagles had 13 offensive rebounds and 38 total rebounds, while the Dolphins had seven and 27, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Jacksonville should have a substantial advantage. The Dolphins defense ranks 39th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.453), while the FGCU offense is ranked 304th in effective field goal percentage (0.467).
FGCU Eagles at Jacksonville Dolphins Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Jacksonville, ATS Winner – Jacksonville, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Jacksonville ranks 58th in rebounds per game (38.7) while FGCU ranks 183rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
- The Eagles average 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 127th in the country. The Dolphins rank 141st in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Eagles rank 138th in assists per game (13.1) while the Dolphins rank 225th (11.2).
- FGCU ranks 104th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while Jacksonville ranks 176th in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles have outscored opponents by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. For the season, FGCU has lost by an average of 6.0 points.
- During their last five games, the Dolphins have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (1.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (2.9 above their season average).
