The Colorado State Rams (3-1) face off against the FGCU Eagles (2-3) in the Gulf Coast Showcase at Germain Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 1:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Colorado State Rams vs. FGCU Eagles Betting Prediction
In the Rams’ last game, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, 91-73. Louisiana was successful at getting and making free throws. The Ragin’ Cajuns made 24 of their 30 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Rams were just 7-11 (63.6 percent). Lorenzo Jenkins was Colorado State’s high scorer with 17 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
The Eagles got blown out by the Toledo Rockets in their last outing, 90-62. Making free throws was one of Toledo’s biggest advantages. They were 20-24 (83.3 percent), while the Eagles were just 3-8 (37.5 percent). FGCU’s Haanif Cheatham had a good performance, leading the team in scoring with 13 points on 6-for-16 shooting.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, FGCU figures to have a substantial advantage. Dating back to last season, the Eagles offense ranks 36th in that metric at 0.549, while the Colorado State defense ranks 309th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.535).
Colorado State Rams vs. FGCU Eagles Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
FGCU ranks 65th in assists per game (15.2) while Colorado State ranks 283rd in assists allowed per game (15.4).
The Eagles rank 42nd in steals per game (7.5) while the Rams rank 174th (6.0).
FGCU averages 37.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 78th in the NCAA. Colorado State ranks 205th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
The Eagles rank 210th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9) while the Rams rank 313th (26.5).
Colorado State ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while FGCU ranks 63rd (2.8).
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