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Florida Gulf Coast vs. Austin Peay prediction: Why Austin Peay is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/22/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Florida Gulf Coast vs Austin Peay predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Austin Peay and Florida Gulf Coast will lock horns in men's college basketball action at F&M Bank Arena on Thursday, starting at 1:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Austin Peay as the most likely winner of the Florida Gulf Coast vs. Austin Peay game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Florida Gulf Coast vs. Austin Peay prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Florida Gulf Coast and Austin Peay 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Austin Peay a 72% chance of defeating Florida Gulf Coast. Our predicted final score has Austin Peay winning 79-73.
According to our model, Austin Peay (-6.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 155.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Florida Gulf Coast vs. Austin Peay odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Florida Gulf Coast | Austin Peay |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-105) | -6.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +245 | -275 |
| Total | o155.5 (-108) | u155.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Florida Gulf Coast vs. Austin Peay picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Austin Peay -6.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Florida Gulf Coast | +245 |
| Total | Under 155.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Austin Peay -6.5 at the spread.
Florida Gulf Coast vs. Austin Peay game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Austin Peay and Florida Gulf Coast at F&M Bank Arena is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Florida Gulf Coast vs. Austin Peay
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: F&M Bank Arena
Conclusion
We predict Austin Peay, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Florida Gulf Coast vs. Austin Peay insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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