The winless FGCU Eagles (0-4) welcome the Florida Atlantic Owls (2-2) to Alico Arena. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Florida Atlantic Owls at FGCU Eagles Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Eagles were beaten by the Mercer Bears, 84-68, while the Owls beat the Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish, 84-79.
Florida Atlantic dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 42.1 (above their season average of 34.1) and a turnover percentage of 11.6 (better than their season average of 17.5). For those same stats, Palm Beach Atlantic put up marks of 20.6 and 21.7, respectively. FGCU, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the free throw line (17-22; 77.3 percent). Zach Scott led the way for FGCU, putting up 18 points. Florida Atlantic received a boost from Aleksandar Zecevic, who recorded 16 points and five rebounds.
The Owls won the lone game between these two teams last season, 85-68. Florida Atlantic’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Owls had more offensive rebounds (17 vs. 5), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 22) and total rebounds (42 vs. 27).
The offense of FGCU will battle against the stingy defense of Florida Atlantic. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Eagles rank 293rd in offensive efficiency, while the Owls are 63rd in defensive efficiency. The Owls should have the edge on that end of the court. Also, the Owls rank 281st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.205), while the Eagles rank 55th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.194).
Florida Atlantic at FGCU Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Florida Atlantic, ATS Winner – Florida Atlantic, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Florida Atlantic ranks 25th in rebounds per game (39.3) while FGCU ranks 273rd (33.2).
- The Eagles rank 108th in steals per game (6.7) while the Owls rank 252nd in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- Florida Atlantic ranks 10th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while FGCU ranks 130th (3.3).
- The Owls rank 27th in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while the Eagles rank 259th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
- Florida Atlantic ranks 102nd in assists allowed per game (12.4) while FGCU ranks 249th (14.7).
