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Florida Gulf Coast vs. Central Arkansas prediction: Why Florida Gulf Coast is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/1/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Florida Gulf Coast vs Central Arkansas predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Central Arkansas will take on Florida Gulf Coast in men's college basketball action at Farris Center on New Year's Day, starting at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Florida Gulf Coast as the most likely winner of the Florida Gulf Coast vs. Central Arkansas 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. Central Arkansas prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Florida Gulf Coast and Central Arkansas 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Florida Gulf Coast a 56% chance of beating Central Arkansas. Our predicted final score has Florida Gulf Coast winning 77-75.
According to our model, Central Arkansas (+1.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 155.5 points has a 54% chance of staying under.
Florida Gulf Coast vs. Central Arkansas odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Florida Gulf Coast | Central Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (-120) | +1.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | -142 | +120 |
| Total | o155.5 (-110) | u155.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Florida Gulf Coast vs. Central Arkansas picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 | Central Arkansas +1.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Central Arkansas | +120 |
| Total | Under 155.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Central Arkansas +1.5 at the spread.
Florida Gulf Coast vs. Central Arkansas game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball matchup between Central Arkansas and Florida Gulf Coast at Farris Center is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Florida Gulf Coast vs. Central Arkansas
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Farris Center
Conclusion
We predict Florida Gulf Coast, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat Central Arkansas on New Year's Day.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Florida Gulf Coast vs. Central Arkansas insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest 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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