The Central Arkansas Bears (5-8, 0-0 ASUN) are only 2.5-point underdogs as they try to continue a four-game home win streak when they take on the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (6-7, 0-0 ASUN) on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Farris Center. The game airs at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under is set at 156 in the matchup.
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FGCU Cover -2.5 vs Central Arkansas -114
FGCU vs. Central Arkansas betting lines
- FGCU moneyline odds to win: -161
- Central Arkansas moneyline odds to win: +135
- Spread: FGCU (-2.5)
- Total: 156
FGCU statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, FGCU has played better at home, covering two times in six home games, and one time in five road games.
- The Eagles have exceeded the total in five of six home games (83.3%), compared to three of five road games (60%).
- In home games, FGCU has won more often as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 2-2 (.500). In away games, it is 0-1 (.000) as a moneyline favorite.
Last season stats
- Offensively, the Eagles were the 225th-ranked squad in college basketball (72.2 points per game) last year. On defense, they were 99th (69.7 points conceded per game).
- With 32.6 rebounds per game and 28.9 rebounds allowed, FGCU was 148th and 47th in the country, respectively, last season.
- The Eagles were 141st in the nation in assists (14.0 per game) last season.
FGCU betting records this season
- ATS Record: 3-8-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 1-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 1-4-0; As Underdog: 2-4-0)
- O-U-P: 8-3-0 (Home: 5-1-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-3 (Home: 2-2; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.9 (218th in nation) | 44.8 (258th) | 34.6 (118th) | 30.8 (173rd) | 15.6 (115th) | 11.3 (156th) |
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Central Arkansas statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Central Arkansas has performed better at home (3-1-0) than away (2-5-0).
- In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Bears’ games have finished above the over/under at home (75%, three of four) compared to away (14.3%, one of seven).
- In 2025-26 as moneyline underdogs, the Bears have a better winning percentage at home (.500, 1-1 record) than away (.000, 0-6).
Last season stats
- With 70.2 points per game on offense, the Bears ranked 275th in the nation last season. At the other end, they gave up 78.1 points per contest, which ranked 327th in college basketball.
- With 31.5 boards per game, Central Arkansas was 200th in college basketball. It gave up 32.2 rebounds per contest, which ranked 247th in college basketball.
- The Bears delivered 13.7 dimes per game, which ranked them 165th in the country.
Central Arkansas betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-6-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 2-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 3-6-0 (As Favorite: 2-0-0; As Underdog: 3-6-0)
- O-U-P: 4-7-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 1-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-7 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.2 (288th in nation) | 42.9 (154th) | 34.3 (135th) | 34.7 (324th) | 15.2 (136th) | 12.7 (270th) |
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