The Queens Royals and Florida Gulf Coast Eagles face off on Monday in a college basketball showdown in the Atlantic Sun Tournament at the Edmunds Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Queens vs Florida Gulf Coast prediction.

Disappointing Year for Florida Gulf Coast

It has been a disappointing year for Florida Gulf Coast. Heading into the season there was many who believed the Eagles would win the conference, but heading into this game they are the seventh seed. The good news for Florida Gulf Coast is they are playing well heading into this game and they have won three games in a row. In the last game against Jacksonville, the defense gave up ony 57 points and they won by two. Zach Anderson is averaging 13.1 points while shooting 40.2 percent from the field. 

Can Queens Defense Make Enough Stops?

Two games ago when these two teams faced off, Queens defense gave up 90 points and even though the offense scored 81 points, they couldn’t secure the victory. In the last game against Kennesaw State, Queens scored 91 points and they ended up winning by nine points. Queens is averaging 80.7 points while their defense is giving up 82.2 points per game. The offense is good, but the defense has been an issue. AJ McKee is averaging 18.5 points while shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 31.8 percent from behind the three point line.