Florida Gulf Coast vs Stetson Prediction 2/20/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Florida Gulf Coast vs Stetson Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday,  February 20th, at the Edmunds Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Eagles’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Hatters’  recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Florida Gulf Coast

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Stetson

-Recent betting trends in games played between Florida Gulf Coast and Stetson

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Eagles and Hatters.

Florida Gulf Coast Back on Track?

Florida Gulf Coast faced off against Jacksonville in the last game and the defense was elite. Florida Gulf Coast had 72 points, and that was enough for the 16-point victory. In the second half the offense scored 42 points on the way to the victory. Michael Daux had a strong game putting up 18 points, three rebounds, and three assists. There were three different players that ended up with 13 points. 

FGCU currently sits with a 15-13 record overall and they have gone 16-12 against the spread. Away from home this season they have gone 6-9 against the spread. Florida Gulf Coast is averaging 71.7 points while their defense is giving up 69.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 254th in the league while the defense is ranked 103rd. Dallion Johnson is averaging 14.9 points while shooting 42.4 percent from the field. 

Why Florida Gulf Coast Will Beat Stetson 

• Stetson has lost each of its last seven games against the ASUN Conference.
• Florida Gulf Coast has won five of its last six road night games against Conference opponents.

Stetson is Awful

Stetson is awful, there is no other way to put it and they have lost seven games in a row. Two games ago against Austin Peay they only scored 63 points and they ended up losing by 13 points.  In the last game against North Florida, Stetson scored 71 points and they ended up losing by eight points. Jamie Phillips Jr had a strong game putting up 20 points, five rebounds, and four assists. The offense was actually fine, it was just the lack of playing any defense that really let them down. 

Stetson is averaging 71.4 points while their defense is giving up 82.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 258th in the league while the defense is ranked 359th. They are averaging only 11.54 assists per game which is 325th in the league. Passing has not been a strong suit for this team. Mehki Ellison has been the top player for Stetson this season averaging 14.8 points while shooting 44.8 percent from the field and 38.2 percent from behind the three-point line. There are three different players that are averaging at least 11.8 points per game. 

Florida Gulf Coast vs Stetson Prediction

Give me Florida Gulf Coast here. Florida Gulf Coast is a strong offensive team heading into this game, averaging 71.7 points per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Stetson’s defense is giving up 82.2 points per game, and they are going to really struggle to defend here. Florida Gulf Coast will score at least 80 points here and that will be enough for them to cover the spread.