The college basketball odds board for Friday offers a 75-game slate with Cal State Bakersfield vs. Florida Gulf Coast scheduled for an early 11 a.m. ET tip.
Florida Gulf Coast is a 5.5-point spread favorite against Cal State Bakersfield according to the latest college basketball odds, while Friday morning’s over/under sits at 131.5 as well.
It is extremely unlikely that recreational bettors are going to have much interest in the matchup, especially considering the teams and the weekday morning tip.
On the other hand, professional bettors are quietly taking a position on Cal State Bakersfield vs. Florida Gulf Coast, one that has clearly caught the attention of oddsmakers.
Below we use our Action PRO premium betting tools to reveal the college basketball pick that wiseguys are making for this unassuming matchup.
College Basketball Odds, Sharpest Pick for Cal State Bakersfield vs. Florida Gulf Coast
*Odds as of Friday morning
As mentioned above, the Eagles sit at -5.5 against the Roadrunners as of the time of writing.
However, this spread initially opened at -4.5 before savvy bettors pounced on Florida Gulf Coast.
Specifically, sharps have steamed the favorite on two separate occasions, explaining why oddsmakers have been motivated to adjust the spread by one point.
Steam refers to sudden, uniform line movement across the market that is often the result of bettors with the resources and respect to move odds getting down on the same side of the same game at multiple sportsbooks, all at once.
And finally, while this spread has settled in at Florida Gulf Coast -5.5, DraftKings is a half-point shorter at -5, so be sure to shop for the best price possible if tailing the smart money in Friday morning’s matchup.
PRO Pick: Florida Gulf Coast -5 (-112) — DraftKings
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