The Samford Bulldogs (3-2) are favored by 5.5 points against the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (2-2) on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 153.5.
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Samford Cover -5.5 vs FGCU -109
Samford vs. FGCU betting lines
- Samford moneyline odds to win: -240
- FGCU moneyline odds to win: +197
- Spread: Samford (-5.5)
- Total: 153.5
Samford statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In home games last season, Samford owned a better record against the spread (9-5-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (6-9-0).
- The Bulldogs hit the over on the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (35.7%) than road games (40%) last season.
- Samford played better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home last season, posting a home record of 11-3 home record, compared to going 9-3 in away games.
Last season stats
- The Bulldogs were the 14th-best team in the country in points scored (82.9 per game) and 283rd in points allowed (75.5) last year.
- On the glass, Samford was 168th in the nation in rebounds (32.2 per game) last year. It was 209th in rebounds conceded (31.6 per game).
- The Bulldogs were 27th in the nation in assists (16.4 per game) last year.
Samford betting records this season
- ATS Record: 3-2-0 (Home: 0-1-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 2-1-0; As Underdog: 1-1-0)
- O-U-P: 3-2-0 (Home: 0-1-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.7 (285th in nation) | 48.0 (327th) | 33.2 (220th) | 32.0 (210th) | 15.8 (147th) | 9.0 (27th) |
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FGCU statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, FGCU had a lower winning percentage at home (.438, 7-9-0 record) than on the road (.562, 9-7-0).
- In 2024-25, a lower percentage of the Eagles’ games finished above the over/under at home (43.8%, seven of 16) compared to on the road (62.5%, 10 of 16).
- When moneyline underdogs last season, the Eagles won a lower percentage of games at home (0-2) than on the road (3-6).
Last season stats
- The Eagles averaged 72.2 points per game (225th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while surrendering 69.7 points per contest (99th-ranked).
- FGCU grabbed 32.6 boards per game (148th-ranked in college basketball). It gave up 28.9 rebounds per contest (47th-ranked).
- Last year the Eagles ranked 141st in college basketball in assists, delivering 14.0 per game.
FGCU betting records last season
- ATS Record: 16-16-0 (Home: 7-9-0; Away: 9-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 4-3-0 (As Favorite: 10-11-0; As Underdog: 6-5-0)
- O-U-P: 17-15-0 (Home: 7-9-0; Away: 10-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-6 (Home: 11-3; Away: 4-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-8 (Home: 0-2; Away: 3-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.9 (59th in nation) | 42.5 (93rd) | 32.6 (148th) | 28.9 (47th) | 14.0 (141st) | 10.1 (79th) |
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