The Penn State Nittany Lions kick off their season against the North Florida Ospreys (0-1) at Bryce Jordan Center. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018.
North Florida Ospreys vs. Penn State Nittany Lions ATS Prediction
The Ospreys are trying to rebound after their 78-70 loss to the Dayton Flyers in their last game. Dayton’s 7.7 turnover percentage was their largest strength over North Florida, who had a mark of 13.7. Noah Horchler was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
Penn State was unable reach the tournament following a 21-13 regular season campaign last season.
The productive offense of Penn State will clash against the mid-tier defense of North Florida. Dating back to last season, the Nittany Lions rank 85th in offensive efficiency, while the Ospreys were 346th in defensive efficiency. The Nittany Lions should have the advantage on that end of the court. It will also be a tale of two tempos as the fast-paced Ospreys rank 15th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Penn State ranks 253rd.
North Florida Ospreys vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Penn State ranks 72nd in rebounds allowed per game (33.0) while North Florida ranks 314th (40.5).
The Nittany Lions rank 60th in assists allowed per game (11.8) while the Ospreys rank 300th (17.6).
North Florida ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (28.4) while Penn State ranks 249th (19.5).
The Nittany Lions average 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 56th in the NCAA. The Ospreys rank 257th in steals allowed per game (8.3).
Penn State averages 4.9 blocks per game, which is ranked 20th in the nation. North Florida ranks 148th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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