Florida Gulf Coast vs North Florida Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Florida Gulf Coast vs North Florida

The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles square off against the North Florida Ospreys, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, February 26.

We’ve lined up a prediction which requires North Florida to keep close to Florida Gulf Coast. We think that the line of +5.5 can be covered and you can secure -108.

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles won their previous game, beating Central Arkansas Bears at home. It was a 75-71 (OT) win.

North Florida Ospreys suffered a defeat in their last game. A 76-71 scoreline occurred on the road against Stetson Hatters.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Gulf Coast beat North Florida when the teams last met. It was a 90-81 scoreline. Gulf Coast have four straight victories against North Florida. They have won 7 of the 10 previous head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
FGCU	14-15	2289	2260	29	11-6	3-9	4W
North Florida	6-23	2325	2573	-248	4-8	2-15	5L

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Florida Gulf Coast vs North Florida Prediction & Picks

Head into Florida Gulf Coast vs North Florida with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

There’s some excellent value on the spread for this college matchup and we like North Florida at +5.5. We’re happy to take the underdogs with this advantage at -108.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Florida Gulf Coast vs North Florida stats:

• The +5.5 line has been covered by UNF in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by UNF in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by UNF in 2 consecutive games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by FGCU in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by FGCU in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by FGCU in 3 consecutive games.

North Florida +5.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Florida Gulf Coast 78 - 77 North Florida

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Florida Gulf Coast vs North Florida Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, North Florida are red-hot +190 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 34% chance of winning this college game. Florida Gulf Coast are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at -233.

The spread is 5.5 and the total points line is currently 160.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. Those who wager Under 160.5 can get -105.

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Moneyline

FGCU

-233

UNF

+190

Point Spread

FGCU -5.5

-112

UNF +5.5

-108

Total Points

Under 160.5

-105

Over 160.5

-115

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Florida Gulf Coast Stats

North Florida Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 161.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 161.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.10 pts and allowed 75.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.70 pts and allowed 78.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 166.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 172.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 161.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 161.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.20 pts and allowed 85.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.20 pts and allowed 86.30 pts in the last 10 home games

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

The ASUN	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Austin Peay	21-7	2281	2008	273	12-1	9-6	1L
Central Arkansas	19-11	2413	2228	185	13-1	6-10	1W
Queens	18-12	2548	2497	51	12-3	6-9	4W
Lipscomb	18-12	2415	2269	146	13-1	5-11	1L
FGCU	14-15	2289	2260	29	11-6	3-9	4W
West Georgia	13-16	2219	2327	-108	9-5	4-11	1W
Bellarmine	11-18	2295	2352	-57	9-5	2-13	5L
Eastern Kentucky	10-19	2293	2380	-87	7-6	3-13	1L
Stetson	10-19	2116	2334	-218	8-5	2-14	1W
Jacksonville	10-19	2086	2121	-35	7-5	3-14	2L
North Alabama	9-19	1961	2184	-223	5-8	4-11	1W
North Florida	6-23	2325	2573	-248	4-8	2-15	5L

• 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

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