Jacksonville vs Florida Gulf Coast Prediction 2/18/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Jacksonville Dolphins and Florida Gulf Coast Eagles meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Alico Arena. Here’s a Jacksonville vs Florida Gulf Coast Prediction. This article will include a Jacksonville vs Florida Gulf Coast Pick.

Jacksonville Dolphins Betting Preview

The Jacksonville Dolphins lost to Stetson, beat North Florida, and they play Austin Peay next. Jacksonville has lost 4 of its last 5 games.

The Jacksonville Dolphins are averaging 74.7 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 75.8 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Hayden Wood is averaging 10.1 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Jaylen Jones is averaging 9.6 points and 2.9 rebounds. Chris Lockett Jr. is dishing 1.5 assists and Donovan Rivers is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Jacksonville Dolphins are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 70.9 percent from the free throw line. The Jacksonville Dolphins are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Betting Preview

The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles beat North Florida and Stetson, and they play Central Arkansas next. Florida Gulf Coast has won 4 of its last 6 games.

The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles are averaging 81.9 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 81 points on 44.5 percent shooting. J.R. Konieczny is averaging 15.6 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Jordan Ellerbee is averaging 14 points and 2 assists. Rahmir Barno is the third double-digit scorer, and Isaiah Malone is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.

Why the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles will win

• Florida Gulf Coast has won each of its last eight home games against Jacksonville.
• Jacksonville has lost each of its last six night games at Alico Arena.
• Florida Gulf Coast has won the first half in each of its last three night games.

Matchup/League Facts

• Jacksonville ranks T29th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.5).
• Jacksonville ranks 31st among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.2).

Jacksonville vs Florida Gulf Coast Prediction

Jacksonville isn’t a good team at either end of the floor and lost at home to FGCU a couple of weeks ago by a score of 68-49. Jacksonville has lost 9 of the last 10 games against FGCU and is 1-9 ATS in those games. I get it. However, Florida Gulf Coast doesn’t cash tickets. Florida Gulf Coast is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games and 6-19 ATS on the season. As a favorite since March 2025, Florida Gulf Coast is 3-14 ATS. Nine of those failed covers were outright losses. I have no choice but to plug my nose and grab the points with Jacksonville.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Jacksonville +6.5