Florida Atlantic looks to cover the Owls-Golden Eagles pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 10-12 mark when they host Southern Mississippi in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles were listed as 2.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles vs Florida Atlantic Owls Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 9-9 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Florida Atlantic Owls are 8-10 ATS. Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles are 13-5 on betting the total; Florida Atlantic Owls are 6-12.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 246-ranked Florida Atlantic Owls and the No. 237-rated Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Florida Atlantic's No. 220-ranked scoring average of 69.05 PPG, against a Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles defense rated No. 165 and allowing 73.04 PPG. The Florida Atlantic Owls FG% has averaged 41.56% to date this season, less than the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles shooters have managed so far (45.14% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Golden Eagles got 17 points from Tyree Griffin, but it was Florida International that prevailed in a 76-70 final on Thursday at FIU Arena.
The Owls endured a 67-62 loss at the hands of the Bulldogs on Thursday, despite a 16-point effort from Jailyn Ingram at FAU Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Southern Mississippi home to Old Dominion, Thursday, February 8th
Florida Atlantic at Western Kentucky, Thursday, February 8th