Florida Gulf Coast Eagles vs Bulldogs College Hoops Game Preview

Florida Gulf Coast EaglesSamford Bulldogs
Nov 28, 8:00 PM | Pete Hanna Center

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles vs Samford Bulldogs Odds

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Earning a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for Florida Gulf Coast when they take on the Samford Bulldogs on Wednesday in college hoops betting action.

The Bulldogs sit at 1-6 (2-3 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Eagles are currently 4-3 (1-0 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? Samford is 0-0 OU, and Florida Gulf Coast is 1-0 OU.



View Florida Gulf Coast vs Samford Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Bulldogs, most recently No. 284 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Eagles, who rate No. 141 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 65-58 victory for the Eagles.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Samford's No. 280-rated squad against Florida Gulf Coast's No. 198-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Samford rates No. 100 in the country with 7.1 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 236 nationally with 5.4 per match.

Defensively, Florida Gulf Coast features the nation's No. 312-rated defense on the road, allowing 82.3 points per game. Samford, meanwhile, comes in at No. 316 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for Florida Gulf Coast, they were a 79-68 loser as they battled St. John's on the road. Florida Gulf Coast suffered a 79-68 loss against St. John's on Saturday, getting 20 points from Bernard Thompson in a losing effort at Carnesecca Arena.

In their last action, Samford was a 65-58 loser at home against Texas-Arlington. They failed to cover the 3-point spread as underdogs. The Bulldogs endured a 65-58 loss at the hands of the Mavericks on Saturday, despite a 20-point effort from Raijon Kelly at Pete Hanna Center.


Samford Bulldogs Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Georgia Southern are 1-5
After playing Texas-Arlington are 2-2
After a loss are 4-6


A few Eagles at Bulldogs trends to consider:
Samford is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games at home
Samford is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games


Next up:
Florida Gulf Coast home to Loyola, Saturday, December 1
Samford home to Georgia Southern, Saturday, December 1

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