The Georgia Southern Eagles (2-0) go head-to-head against the Florida Atlantic Owls (2-0) in the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase at Kendall G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to get underway at 5 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Florida Atlantic Owls Free Prediction
The Eagles come in on a high note after beating the George Mason Patriots in their last game, 98-89. Georgia Southern’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over George Mason. The Eagles had a rate of 10.5, while the Patriots posted a mark of 24.9. Quan Jackson had a good game for Georgia Southern, finishing with 21 points and seven rebounds.
The last time the Owls played, they won a close one over the UCF Knights, 80-79. Florida Atlantic out-rebounded UCF. The Owls had 17 offensive rebounds and 40 total rebounds, while the Knights had 12 and 38, respectively. With 14 points and 10 rebounds, Florida Atlantic’s Xavian Stapleton played well.
The inefficient offense of Florida Atlantic will square off against the top-notch defense of Georgia Southern. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Owls rank 311th in offensive efficiency, while the Eagles are 59th in defensive efficiency. The Eagles figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Florida Atlantic ranks 34th in rebounds per game (38.9) while Georgia Southern ranks 286th in rebounds allowed per game (38.2).
The Owls rank 30th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while the Eagles rank 212th (23.0).
Georgia Southern ranks fifth in steals allowed per game (4.2) while Florida Atlantic ranks 181st (6.5).
The Owls rank 86th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Eagles rank 178th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Florida Atlantic ranks 248th in assists per game (12.2) while Georgia Southern ranks 304th (10.3).
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