The FGCU Eagles (2-8) will travel to the Ocean Bank Convocation Center to take on the FIU Panthers (5-3). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
FGCU Eagles vs. FIU Panthers Betting Odds
In their last game, the Panthers won a close one over the New Hampshire Wildcats, 70-69, while the Eagles fell to the Georgia Southern Eagles, 72-57.
The Panthers had a better free throw rate (0.180 vs. 0.086), while the Wildcats had a turnover percentage of 24.0 (above their season average of 17.1). FGCU, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.431 vs. 0.483). FIU received a boost from Devon Andrews, who put up 21 points and eight rebounds. Justus Rainwater, meanwhile had a good outing for FGCU, finishing with eight points and 10 rebounds.
The Panthers won the only game between these two teams last season, 81-80. FIU had a better effective field goal percentage (0.594 vs. 0.524). FGCU, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.222 vs. 0.078).
Contrasting tempos will be on display in this contest. FIU ranks second in possessions per game (79.4) while FGCU is 127th (70.4) dating back to the 2018-19 season. It could also be a sloppy game for the Eagles’ offense, which ranks 334th in ball security (turnover percentage of 22.3 percent). They’ll be going up against the top-notch defense of the Panthers, which has forced the seventh-most turnovers in the nation (24.5 percent).
FGCU Eagles vs. FIU Panthers Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – FIU, ATS Winner – FIU, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- FIU ranks second in steals per game (10.6) while FGCU ranks 267th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- The Eagles average 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 65th in the nation. The Panthers rank 235th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
- FIU ranks 138th in rebounds per game (36.0) while FGCU ranks 256th (33.5).
- The Panthers rank 27th in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while the Eagles rank 244th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
- FIU ranks 51st in assists per game (14.9) while FGCU ranks 253rd in assists allowed per game (14.2).
