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Florida Gulf Coast vs. Eastern Kentucky prediction: Why Eastern Kentucky is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/5/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Florida Gulf Coast vs Eastern Kentucky predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Eastern Kentucky will take on Florida Gulf Coast, in what is expected to be a close men's college basketball game, at Baptist Health Arena on Thursday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model gives Eastern Kentucky a slight edge with a 51% win probability over Florida Gulf Coast.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's Florida Gulf Coast vs. Eastern Kentucky matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Florida Gulf Coast vs. Eastern Kentucky prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Florida Gulf Coast and Eastern Kentucky 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Eastern Kentucky a 51% chance of beating Florida Gulf Coast. Our predicted score is Florida Gulf Coast 76-76 Eastern Kentucky.
According to our model, Florida Gulf Coast (+1.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 153.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
While there is no way for a men's college basketball game to end in a tie, our prediction of 76-76 is based on each team's average score in the above-mentioned simulations of Florida Gulf Coast vs. Eastern Kentucky.
Florida Gulf Coast vs. Eastern Kentucky 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 | Eastern Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-115) | -1.5 (+105) |
| Moneyline | -102 | -110 |
| Total | o153.5 (-110) | u153.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Florida Gulf Coast vs. Eastern Kentucky 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 | Florida Gulf Coast +1.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Florida Gulf Coast | -102 |
| Total | Under 153.5 | -106 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Florida Gulf Coast +1.5 at the spread.
Florida Gulf Coast vs. Eastern Kentucky game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between Eastern Kentucky and Florida Gulf Coast at Baptist Health Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Florida Gulf Coast vs. Eastern Kentucky
- Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Baptist Health Arena
Conclusion
We predict Eastern Kentucky, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday.
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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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