Saturday’s contest between the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (11-9, 6-1 ASUN) and Eastern Kentucky Colonels (9-11, 3-4 ASUN) going head to head 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 start at 4:00 PM ET on January 25.

Based on our computer prediction, FGCU should cover the point spread, which is currently listed at 1.5. The two sides are projected to fall short of the 145.5 over/under.

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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 -1.5
• Point total: 145.5
• Moneyline (to win): FGCU -140, Eastern Kentucky +114

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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: FGCU (-1.5)
• Pick OU: Under (145.5)

FGCU has gone 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 average 147.3 points per game, 1.8 more points than this matchup’s total. FGCU has a 7-3 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall in the last 10 games. Eastern Kentucky has gone 3-7 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its last 10 contests.

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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 giving up 67.5 per outing (66th 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 contest.
• FGCU knocks down 8.4 three-pointers per game (119th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.3 on average.
• The Eagles average 96.6 points per 100 possessions on offense (165th in college basketball), and allow 92.7 points per 100 possessions (202nd in college basketball).
• 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 (336th in college basketball play).

Eastern Kentucky Performance Insights

• The Colonels have a 0 scoring differential, putting up 76.9 points per game (120th in college basketball) and allowing 76.9 (307th in college basketball).
• The 35.2 rebounds per game Eastern Kentucky accumulates rank 56th in the country. Their opponents grab 35.2.
• Eastern Kentucky knocks down 8.8 three-pointers per game (84th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.2 on average.
• Eastern Kentucky has committed 10.4 turnovers per game (81st in college basketball), 3.3 fewer than the 13.7 it forces (48th in college basketball).

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