| MATCHUP | Central Arkansas Bears | Florida Gulf Coast Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 18-11 | 14-15 |
| Where | Alico Arena, Fort Myers, FL | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Central Arkansas Bears Betting Preview
The Central Arkansas Bears beat West Georgia and Stetson, and they play Austin Peay next. Central Arkansas has won 11 straight games.
The Central Arkansas Bears are averaging 83.3 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 76.5 on 44.5 percent shooting. Camren Hunter is averaging 19.2 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Ty Robinson is averaging 14.1 points and 5.5 rebounds. Luke Moore is the third double-digit scorer, and Cole McCormick is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Central Arkansas Bears are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The Central Arkansas Bears are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.
Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Betting Preview
The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles beat Jacksonville and Stetson, and they play North Florida next. Florida Gulf Coast has won 5 of its last 7 games.
The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles are averaging 82 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 81.1 points on 45 percent shooting. J.R. Konieczny is averaging 15.3 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Jordan Ellerbee is averaging 13.9 points and 2 assists. Rahmir Barno is the third double-digit scorer, and Isaiah Malone is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free-throw line. The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles will win
- Florida Gulf Coast has won nine of its last 10 home day games against Conference opponents.
- Central Arkansas has lost 11 of its last 13 road day games against Conference opponents.
- Florida Gulf Coast has won the first half in seven of its last nine day games at Alico Arena.
Why the Central Arkansas Bears will win
- Central Arkansas has won each of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Central Arkansas vs Florida Gulf Coast Prediction
Usually Florida Gulf Coast is a tough out at home, but I’m rolling with Central Arkansas and the small number. The underdog has covered 5 of the 6 games between these teams. Florida Gulf Coast is also 6-20 ATS on the season, making the Eagles one of the worst cover teams in college basketball. Central Arkansas is 10-0 SU and 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games. Central Arkansas has also turned things around on the road, which includes upsets over Lipscomb and Queens. Central Arkansas is rolling right now, and this line feels soft. I’ll lay the bucket with the Bears.