FGCU vs. North Florida betting: College basketball preview for February 8

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The North Florida Ospreys (13-11, 6-5 ASUN) will attempt to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (13-11, 8-3 ASUN) on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at UNF Arena as just 1.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The over/under in the matchup is set at 161.

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FGCU Cover -1.5 vs North Florida -116

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FGCU vs. North Florida betting lines

  • FGCU moneyline odds to win: -136
  • North Florida moneyline odds to win: +113
  • Spread: FGCU (-1.5)
  • Total: 161

FGCU statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • FGCU has done a better job covering the spread in road games (8-4-0) than it has in home games (5-7-0).
  • The Eagles have gone over the total less consistently at home, hitting the over in six of 12 home matchups (50%). In away games, they have hit the over in eight of 12 games (66.7%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, FGCU has won a higher percentage of its home games (.800) compared to road games (.500).

Recent trends

  • The Eagles have seen an increase in scoring recently, racking up 77 points per game in their last 10 contests, 5.2 points more than the 71.8 they’ve scored this season.
  • FGCU has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor of late, allowing 70.9 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 69.1 it has surrendered this year.
  • The Eagles’ last 10 outings have seen them make 8.6 three-pointers per game while shooting 38.9% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up from their 2024-25 averages of 8.3 makes and 35.5%.

FGCU betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-11-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 8-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 7-7-0 (As Favorite: 7-7-0; As Underdog: 6-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-10-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 8-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-4 (Home: 8-2; Away: 2-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-7 (Home: 0-2; Away: 3-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.3 (63rd in nation) 42.4 (113th) 31 (257th) 28.6 (54th) 14 (154th) 10.3 (83rd)

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North Florida statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, North Florida has a lower winning percentage at home (.333, 3-6-0 record) than away (.538, 7-6-0).
  • Ospreys games have finished above the over/under 88.9% of the time at home (eight of nine), and 76.9% of the time on the road (10 of 13).
  • The Ospreys’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-2), and away it is .444 (4-5).

Recent trends

  • The Ospreys are averaging 85.1 points per game in their last 10 games, which is 0.1 more than their average for the season (85).
  • North Florida is giving up 86.7 points per contest over its past 10 games, which is 1.1 more points than it is allowing for the season (85.6).
  • The Ospreys are draining 12.9 three-pointers per contest with a 37% three-point percentage in their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 12.8 and 36.1%.

North Florida betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-12-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 7-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 5-6-0 (As Favorite: 5-6-0; As Underdog: 5-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 18-4-0 (Home: 8-1-0; Away: 10-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-4 (Home: 5-2; Away: 2-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-7 (Home: 0-2; Away: 4-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.5 (146th in nation) 47.8 (349th) 33.4 (117th) 37.1 (356th) 16.1 (45th) 11.3 (178th)
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