Saturday’s game between the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (11-9, 6-1 ASUN) and Eastern Kentucky Colonels (9-11, 3-4 ASUN) matching up at Baptist Health Arena has a projected final score of 74-72 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of FGCU, so expect a competitive matchup. The game will tip off at 4:00 PM ET on January 25.

Based on our computer prediction, Eastern Kentucky projects to cover the 2.5-point spread in its matchup versus FGCU. The over/under is listed at 145.5, and the two sides are projected to go under that total.

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FGCU vs. Eastern Kentucky Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Richmond, Kentucky
• Venue: Baptist Health Arena
• Line: FGCU -2.5
• Point total: 145.5
• Moneyline (to win): FGCU -168, Eastern Kentucky +136

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FGCU vs. Eastern Kentucky Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  FGCU 74, Eastern Kentucky 72

Spread & Total Prediction for FGCU vs. Eastern Kentucky

• Pick ATS: Eastern Kentucky (+2.5)
• Pick OU: Under (145.5)

FGCU is 11-8-0 against the spread, while Eastern Kentucky’s ATS record this season is 7-11-0. In terms of going over the point total, games involving the Eagles are 10-9-0 and the Colonels are 12-6-0. The two teams score 147.3 points per game, 1.8 more points than this matchup’s total. FGCU is 7-3 against the spread and 7-3 overall in its last 10 contests, while Eastern Kentucky has gone 3-7 against the spread and 4-6 overall.

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FGCU Performance Insights

• The Eagles’ +57 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 2.9 points per game) is a result of scoring 70.4 points per game (279th in college basketball) while allowing 67.5 per contest (68th in college basketball).
• FGCU wins the rebound battle by 2.5 boards on average. It records 31.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 257th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 28.7 per outing.
• FGCU connects on 8.4 three-pointers per game (120th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.3 on average.
• The Eagles rank 165th in college basketball by averaging 96.6 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 202nd in college basketball, allowing 92.7 points per 100 possessions.
• FGCU and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Eagles commit 10.4 per game (81st in college basketball) and force 9.6 (337th in college basketball play).

Eastern Kentucky Performance Insights

• The Colonels have a 0 scoring differential, putting up 76.9 points per game (121st in college basketball) and conceding 76.9 (306th in college basketball).
• Eastern Kentucky pulls down 35.2 rebounds per game (57th in college basketball), compared to the 35.2 of its opponents.
• Eastern Kentucky connects on 8.8 three-pointers per game (85th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.2. It shoots 31.5% from deep, and its opponents shoot 36.1%.
• Eastern Kentucky has committed 3.3 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 10.4 (81st in college basketball) while forcing 13.7 (48th in college basketball).

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