Jacksonville vs Florida Gulf Coast Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Jacksonville vs Florida Gulf Coast

The Jacksonville Dolphins battle the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday, February 18.

There could be lots of baskets when Jacksonville clash with Florida Gulf Coast, with our prediction being Over 137.5 points in total. Odds of -105 look well worth taking for this outcome.

Jacksonville Dolphins won their previous game, beating North Florida Ospreys at home. It was a 63-56 win.

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles were winners last time out. It was a 78-76 home victory against Stetson Hatters.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Gulf Coast won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 68-49 triumph when facing Jacksonville. Gulf Coast have triumphed in their previous eight matchups against Jacksonville. On the head-to-head front, it has been 9 wins out of 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
FGCU	16-18	2631	2598	33	12-6	4-12	1L
Jacksonville	12-20	2339	2349	-10	8-5	4-15	1L

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Jacksonville vs Florida Gulf Coast Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Jacksonville vs Florida Gulf Coast with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

You can get -105 that there are Over 137.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those betting odds. The two teams should be able to keep the score ticking for our pick to win.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball picks. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our predictions.

Key Jacksonville vs Florida Gulf Coast stats:

• The 137.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Jax games on the road.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Jax games on the road.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in the last 4 FGCU games.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 FGCU games.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 FGCU games.

Over 137.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Jacksonville 71 - 73 Florida Gulf Coast

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 73-71 win for Florida Gulf Coast. There are huge odds available when it comes to this selection.

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Jacksonville vs Florida Gulf Coast 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.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Florida Gulf Coast as -345 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 78% likely to win. The market suggests that Jacksonville are least likely to win at +250.

6.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 136.5 right now. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 136.5, this selection is available at -112.

College hoops fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the top basketball sportsbooks and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Jacksonville

+250

FGCU

-345

Point Spread

Jacksonville +6.5

-108

FGCU -6.5

-114

Total Points

Under 136.5

-108

Over 136.5

-112

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to wager on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Steals, Blocks and Rebounds as potential options.

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

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Jacksonville Stats

Florida Gulf Coast Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 137.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.20 pts and allowed 71.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.70 pts and allowed 79.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 158.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 137.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.40 pts and allowed 75.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.20 pts and allowed 77.00 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	22-9	2530	2269	261	13-2	9-7	1L
Central Arkansas	22-12	2749	2541	208	16-2	6-10	1L
Queens	21-13	2886	2820	66	13-3	8-10	3W
Lipscomb	19-13	2548	2423	125	13-2	6-11	1L
FGCU	16-18	2631	2598	33	12-6	4-12	1L
West Georgia	15-17	2450	2546	-96	11-5	4-12	1L
Bellarmine	13-19	2561	2614	-53	11-5	2-14	1L
Jacksonville	12-20	2339	2349	-10	8-5	4-15	1L
Stetson	12-21	2431	2631	-200	9-5	3-16	1L
Eastern Kentucky	10-21	2446	2552	-106	7-8	3-13	3L
North Alabama	9-21	2082	2328	-246	5-8	4-13	2L
North Florida	7-25	2547	2821	-274	5-9	2-16	2L

• 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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