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Jacksonville @ Florida Gulf Coast

Current Records: Jacksonville 20-8; Florida Gulf Coast 20-10

What to Know

The Jacksonville Dolphins have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. Jacksonville and the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles will face off in an Atlantic Sun battle at 1 p.m. ET Saturday at Alico Arena. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

Everything came up roses for the Dolphins at home against the North Florida Ospreys on Wednesday as the team secured a 71-39 victory.

Meanwhile, Florida Gulf Coast bagged an 82-72 win over the Liberty Flames on Wednesday.

Jacksonville is expected to lose this next one by 3.5. If their 18-5 record against the spread is anything to go by, the prospects look good for bets placed on them.

The wins brought Jacksonville up to 20-8 and Florida Gulf Coast to 20-10. A pair of numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Dolphins come into the contest boasting the fourth fewest points allowed per game in college basketball at 58. But the Eagles enter the matchup with 77.7 points per game on average, good for 33rd best in college basketball. We'll see which of these strengths -- offense or defense -- will win out.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 1 p.m. ET
  • Where: Alico Arena -- Fort Myers, Florida
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Eagles are a 3.5-point favorite against the Dolphins, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Eagles as a 3-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Florida Gulf Coast have won eight out of their last 11 games against Jacksonville.

  • Jan 08, 2022 - Jacksonville 69 vs. Florida Gulf Coast 66
  • Feb 27, 2020 - Florida Gulf Coast 73 vs. Jacksonville 67
  • Jan 30, 2020 - Florida Gulf Coast 63 vs. Jacksonville 61
  • Mar 01, 2019 - Florida Gulf Coast 77 vs. Jacksonville 74
  • Feb 02, 2019 - Florida Gulf Coast 73 vs. Jacksonville 60
  • Feb 03, 2018 - Florida Gulf Coast 80 vs. Jacksonville 55
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Florida Gulf Coast 68 vs. Jacksonville 62
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Florida Gulf Coast 67 vs. Jacksonville 57
  • Jan 28, 2017 - Florida Gulf Coast 78 vs. Jacksonville 56
  • Feb 01, 2016 - Jacksonville 83 vs. Florida Gulf Coast 80
  • Jan 27, 2016 - Jacksonville 78 vs. Florida Gulf Coast 69