The Jacksonville Dolphins (12-18, 5-10 Asun) welcome the FGCU Eagles (13-17, 8-7 Asun) to Swisher Gym as the regular season comes to a conclusion. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, March 1, 2019.
FGCU Eagles vs. Jacksonville Dolphins ATS Odds
In their last game, the Dolphins were beaten by the North Alabama Lions, 69-55, while the Eagles won big over the Kennesaw State Owls, 78-56.
FGCU’s 0.571 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Kennesaw State, who had a rate of 0.331. The Eagles’ mark was above their season average of 0.521, while the Owls’ was below their season average of 0.412. Jacksonville, meanwhile, held North Alabama to an effective field goal percentage of 0.431 (below the 0.513 mark opponents have averaged against Jacksonville this season). Jacksonville received a boost from Jalyn Hinton, who recorded five points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Troy Baxter Jr. had a good game for FGCU, finishing with 12 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Zach Scott led the Eagles to a 73-60 victory. He put up 18 points. FGCU’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Jacksonville. The Eagles had a rate of 0.298, while the Dolphins posted a mark of 0.078.
Jacksonville could have trouble getting to the foul line in this showdown. The Dolphins rank 274th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.205, while FGCU ranks 32nd in FTA rate allowed (0.184).
FGCU Eagles at Jacksonville Dolphins ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – FGCU, ATS Winner – FGCU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Jacksonville ranks 81st in rebounds per game (37.0) while FGCU ranks 237th (33.2).
- The Eagles average 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 81st in the country. The Dolphins rank 198th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- Jacksonville averages 5.3 blocks per game, which ranks eighth in the country. FGCU ranks 94th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- The Dolphins rank 90th in three pointers allowed per game (21.3) while the Eagles rank 232nd (24.7).
- Jacksonville averages 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 91st in the NCAA. FGCU ranks 232nd in assists allowed per game (15.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles have outscored opponents by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. On the season, FGCU has been defeated by an average of 2.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Dolphins have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
