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Cal-Baker Roadrunners vs. FGCU Eagles: NCAA Basketball Preview

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Fgcu Eagles Vs Cal Baker Roadrunners Basketball

The Cal-Baker Roadrunners, currently holding a record of 3-1, are set to face the FGCU Eagles, who are yet to secure a win this season, at Alico Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. ET on Friday. The Roadrunners have shown strong offensive capabilities, averaging 88.8 points per game so far.

Last Saturday, the Roadrunners secured a confident victory against Fresno State with a score of 74-56. Corey Stephenson played a crucial role in this match, almost achieving a double-double with 17 points and nine rebounds. His performance was a highlight as the team dominated the offensive boards, claiming 19 rebounds.

In contrast, FGCU’s recent match against Drake proved to be another setback. The Eagles narrowly lost by 63-61, marking their closest game to a win this season. Zavian McLean was one of the standout performers for FGCU, contributing 17 points and three steals. Jevin Muniz also added 13 points and two steals, underscoring the team’s efforts.

Despite their loss, the Eagles have been identified as the favorites for this upcoming game. Experts anticipate FGCU might clinch their first victory of the season, predicting a win by 5.5 points, the first time they are favored this season. The betting line for the game aligns with this outlook, with an initial spread at 5.5 points and the over/under set at 131.5 points.

Both teams have shown potential to cover the spread in past games, which may intrigue bettors. Meanwhile, Cal-Baker aims to continue their momentum from their recent home victory streak, whereas FGCU looks to leverage their favorite status for a breakthrough win on Friday.

Rachel Adams

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