Thursday’s contest between the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (13-10, 8-2 ASUN) and Eastern Kentucky Colonels (12-11, 6-4 ASUN) squaring off at Alico Arena has a projected final score of 77-70 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of FGCU, who is listed as the favorite by our model. The game will begin at 7:00 PM ET on February 6.

Based on our computer prediction, FGCU is projected to cover the point spread (6.5) against Eastern Kentucky. The two teams are expected to go under the 148.5 over/under.

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FGCU vs. Eastern Kentucky Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Fort Myers, Florida
• Venue: Alico Arena
• Line: FGCU -6.5
• Point total: 148.5
• Moneyline (to win): FGCU -265, Eastern Kentucky +215

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FGCU vs. Eastern Kentucky Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  FGCU 77, Eastern Kentucky 70

Spread & Total Prediction for FGCU vs. Eastern Kentucky

• Pick ATS: FGCU (-6.5)
• Pick OU: Under (148.5)

FGCU has compiled a 13-9-0 record against the spread this season, while Eastern Kentucky is 9-12-0. A total of 12 out of the Eagles’ games this season have hit the over, and 15 of the Colonels’ games have gone over. The teams combine to score 149.4 points per game, 0.9 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the last 10 contests, FGCU has a 7-3 record against the spread while going 8-2 overall. Eastern Kentucky has gone 3-7 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 matches.

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FGCU Performance Insights

• The Eagles average 71.7 points per game (250th in college basketball) while giving up 68.1 per outing (75th in college basketball). They have a +83 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 3.6 points per game.
• FGCU wins the rebound battle by an average of 2.7 boards. It is grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game (248th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 28.5 per contest.
• FGCU hits 8.5 three-pointers per game (106th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.5 on average.
• The Eagles’ 98.2 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 125th in college basketball, and the 93.2 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 200th in college basketball.
• FGCU forces 9.4 turnovers per game (340th in college basketball) while committing 10.3 (81st in college basketball action).

Eastern Kentucky Performance Insights

• The Colonels put up 77.7 points per game (97th in college basketball) while allowing 76.9 per contest (310th in college basketball). They have a +19 scoring differential.
• Eastern Kentucky is 46th in the country at 35.2 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 34.7 its opponents average.
• Eastern Kentucky knocks down 9.0 three-pointers per game (66th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.3. It shoots 32.6% from deep, and its opponents shoot 36.6%.
• Eastern Kentucky has come up on top in the turnover battle by 3.1 per game, committing 9.7 (28th in college basketball) while forcing 12.8 (82nd in college basketball).

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