Florida Gulf Coast vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Florida Gulf Coast vs Illinois

The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles square off against the Illinois Fighting Illini, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Friday, November 7. Our betting preview features expert NCAAB predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

We’ve Found the Best Bet for this Contest

We like the look of Florida Gulf Coast +27.5 at odds of -110 when they take on Illinois. We think they can put up a strong showing against the big favorites.

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Each Team Won Previous Clash

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles won their previous game which was at home. It was a 96-60 triumph against New College of Florida.

Illinois Fighting Illini last game saw them claim a 113-55 home win over Jackson State Tigers.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Illinois	1-0	113	55	58	1-0	0-0	1W
FGCU	1-0	96	60	36	1-0	0-0	1W

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Florida Gulf Coast vs Illinois Prediction & Picks

Our Florida Gulf Coast vs Illinois betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

We’ve smashed into the underdogs +27.5 and this spread wager at -110 means we need Florida Gulf Coast to avoid a heavy defeat in this college contest.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball predictions, our handicappers also analyze the latest college hoops stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Florida Gulf Coast vs Illinois stats:

• The +27.5 line has been covered by FGCU in 20 consecutive games on the road.
• The -27.5 line hasn’t been covered by Illinois in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The -27.5 line hasn’t been covered by Illinois in 9 of their last 10 games.

FGCU +27.5 Probability

The best betting sites suggest there’s a 52.4% chance of our pick delivering a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Best Bet

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Correct Score Prediction

Florida Gulf Coast 65 - 89 Illinois

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Illini to record a 89-65 victory. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

Florida Gulf Coast vs Illinois Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Illini Certain to Win According to the Books

It’s a tall order for Florida Gulf Coast to win this college game and that is reflected in the fact that many sportsbooks are not offering the Moneyline. However, the spread provides an opportunity to take a view on which team will perform best.

27.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 159.5 right now. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Under 159.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Moneyline

FGCU

-

Illinois

-

Point Spread

FGCU +27.5

-110

Illinois -27.5

-110

Total Points

Under 159.5

-110

Over 159.5

-110

Player Props & Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Florida Gulf Coast Stats

Illinois Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +27.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +27.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -27.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -27.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 158.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.30 pts and allowed 70.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.90 pts and allowed 75.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 166.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 164.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 158.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.80 pts and allowed 81.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 85.90 pts and allowed 78.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Illinois	1-0	113	55	58	1-0	0-0	1W
Minnesota	1-0	87	60	27	1-0	0-0	1W
UCLA	1-0	80	74	6	1-0	0-0	1W
Penn State	1-0	76	68	8	1-0	0-0	1W
Michigan State	1-0	80	69	11	1-0	0-0	1W
Ohio State	1-0	118	102	16	1-0	0-0	1W
Maryland	1-0	83	61	22	1-0	0-0	1W
Northwestern	1-0	70	47	23	1-0	0-0	1W
Rutgers	1-0	81	53	28	1-0	0-0	1W
Washington	2-0	178	120	58	2-0	0-0	2W
USC	1-0	94	64	30	1-0	0-0	1W
Purdue	1-0	82	51	31	1-0	0-0	1W
Wisconsin	1-0	96	64	32	1-0	0-0	1W
Iowa	1-0	101	69	32	1-0	0-0	1W
Nebraska	1-0	86	53	33	1-0	0-0	1W
Michigan	1-0	121	78	43	1-0	0-0	1W
Indiana	1-0	98	51	47	1-0	0-0	1W
Oregon	1-0	60	59	1	1-0	0-0	1W

The ASUN	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Austin Peay	1-0	128	47	81	1-0	0-0	1W
Eastern Kentucky	1-0	122	60	62	1-0	0-0	1W
FGCU	1-0	96	60	36	1-0	0-0	1W
Jacksonville	1-1	201	131	70	1-0	0-1	1W
Queens	1-1	161	157	4	1-1	0-0	1W
North Alabama	0-1	62	86	-24	0-0	0-1	1L
Stetson	0-1	62	93	-31	0-0	0-1	1L
West Georgia	0-1	53	86	-33	0-0	0-1	1L
Central Arkansas	0-1	54	94	-40	0-0	0-1	1L
North Florida	0-1	64	104	-40	0-0	0-1	1L
Lipscomb	0-1	61	105	-44	0-0	0-1	1L
Bellarmine	0-1	59	104	-45	0-0	0-1	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak