Stetson vs Florida Gulf Coast Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Stetson vs FGCU Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 1st, at the Alico Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Hatters’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Eagles’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Stetson

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving FGCU

-Recent betting trends in games played between Stetson and FGCU

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

Stetson Fell Just Short

The last game for Stetson came against North Florida and they ended up falling short. Stetson scored 100 points, while the defense gave up 101 points, and that led to the one-point defeat. Jordan Wood had a strong game putting up 26 points and 11 rebounds. There were five different players that put up at least 12 points. Before that, Stetson had won three games in a row, including two games ago against Bellarmine. They ended up winning 81-76. 

Stetson sits with a 7-15 record overall and they have gone 5-4 in conference play. Stetson is averaging 74 points while their defense is giving up 82.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 204th in the league while the defense is ranked 357th in the league. Mehki Ellioson is averaging 15.8 points while shooting while shooting 46.7 percent from the field and 39.3 percent from behind the three-point line. 

FGCU Looks for Second Straight Win

FGCU faced off against Jacksonville, and they scored 83 points while the defense gave up 79 points, and that was enough for the four-point victory. At halftime, they were down 49-30, but in the second half, they made a big comeback and ended up picking up the win. Dallion Johnson had a huge game putting up 20 points, four rebounds, and one assist. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. In this game, they can get out to a slow start again. 

The Eagles have a 12-10 record overall, and they have gone 7-2 so far in the A-Sun. They are averaging 71.2 points while their defense is giving up 68.6 points per game. The offense is naked 260th in the league while the defense is ranked 84th. Dallion Johnson is the top player, averaging 14.6 points while shooting 41.5 percent from the field and 38.8 percent from behind the three-point line. FGCU will meet Eastern Kentucky after this game.

Why FGCU Will Beat Stetson

• Florida Gulf Coast has won each of its last six home day games against the ASUN Conference.
• Stetson has lost 13 of its last 16 games at Alico Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Stetson has lost the first half in three of its last four road day games against Conference opponents.

Stetson vs FGCU Prediction

FGCU is getting overlooked and they are going to find success here. Stetson’s defense is giving up 82.5 points per game and their offense just isn’t going to be enough to get the job done here. FGCU is going to get the offense out to a fast start, they are going to run up the score here and they are going to end up cruising to the victory here. Back FGCU to win this game and cover the spread.