The Stetson Hatters (4-15, 0-4 Asun) will try to snap their 10-game road losing streak in a matchup against the FGCU Eagles (6-13, 1-3 Asun) at Alico Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Stetson Hatters vs. FGCU Eagles ATS Prediction
The Hatters are hoping for a better outcome after their 63-62 loss to the North Alabama Lions in their last matchup. North Alabama won the rebounding battle. The Lions had more offensive rebounds (17 vs. 11) and total rebounds (48 vs. 44). Marques Sumner led Stetson in scoring with 14 points on 3-for-5 shooting.
In the Eagles’ last game, they beat the Kennesaw State Owls, 72-59. FGCU’s 0.500 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Kennesaw State, who had a mark of 0.406. The Eagles’ mark was below their season average of 0.510, while the Owls’ was below the 0.551 mark opponents have averaged against FGCU this season. Schadrac Casimir was the game’s top scorer with 34 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field.
Points at the line could be rare for Stetson in this contest. The Hatters rank 306th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.185, while FGCU ranks 46th in FTA rate allowed (0.185).
After the Eagles won both matchups against the Hatters last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, FGCU won 76-60. The Eagles had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.3 vs. 15.4) and had a better free throw rate (0.237 vs. 0.183).
Stetson Hatters vs. FGCU Eagles Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Stetson averages 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 97th in the country. FGCU ranks 233rd in assists allowed per game (16.6).
The Hatters rank 150th in rebounds per game (35.8) while the Eagles rank 246th (33.3).
Stetson averages 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 79th in the nation. FGCU ranks 149th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
The Hatters rank 155th in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while the Eagles rank 194th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
Stetson ranks 92nd in blocks per game (3.5) while FGCU ranks 116th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
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The Hatters’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.2, down from 9.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 62.8 points per game (8.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (2.2 below their season average).
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