Who's Playing
Florida Gulf Coast @ Liberty
Current Records: Florida Gulf Coast 14-8; Liberty 17-5
What to Know
The Liberty Flames and the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles are set to square off in an Atlantic Sun matchup at 7 p.m. ET Jan. 28 at Liberty Arena. Liberty is out to keep their ten-game home win streak alive.
The Stetson Hatters typically have all the answers at home, but on Thursday the Flames proved too difficult a challenge. Liberty took their game against the Hatters by a conclusive 74-45 score.
Meanwhile, Florida Gulf Coast was close but no cigar on Thursday as they fell 84-82 to the Queens University Royals.
Liberty is the favorite in this one, with an expected 13-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (13-3), so they might be worth a quick bet.
Liberty and the Eagles split their matches last season, with the Flames claiming a 78-75 win and Florida Gulf Coast retaliating with an 82-72 victory of their own. Check back on CBSSports.com for updates on how things play out this time around.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Liberty Arena -- Lynchburg, Virginia
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $35.00
Odds
The Flames are a big 13-point favorite against the Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 13-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Liberty have won five out of their last six games against Florida Gulf Coast.
- Feb 23, 2022 - Florida Gulf Coast 82 vs. Liberty 72
- Jan 15, 2022 - Liberty 78 vs. Florida Gulf Coast 75
- Feb 01, 2020 - Liberty 61 vs. Florida Gulf Coast 46
- Jan 02, 2020 - Liberty 59 vs. Florida Gulf Coast 46
- Feb 09, 2019 - Liberty 74 vs. Florida Gulf Coast 67
- Jan 05, 2019 - Liberty 81 vs. Florida Gulf Coast 63
