The North Florida Ospreys (2-3) go head-to-head against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (1-3) in the Cancun Challenge – Mayan Division at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. The game gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. North Florida Ospreys ATS Prediction
The Gamecocks will be looking for similar success after dismantling the Western Carolina Catamounts in their last matchup, 84-53. The Gamecocks had a solid free throw rate of 0.258 (above their season average of 0.238), while the Catamounts had a turnover percentage of 37.7 (above their season average of 21.0). Jacksonville State was lifted by Jamall Gregory, who finished with 15 points and five steals.
In the Ospreys’ previous matchup, they beat the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, 64-48. The Ospreys were 8-10 from the foul line (80.0 percent) and held the Golden Eagles to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 37.4). With 13 points and 16 rebounds, North Florida’s Noah Horchler put together a good performance.
This contest should be a matchup of contrasting styles. Dating back to last season, North Florida has preferred an up-tempo style of play (14th in possessions per game), while Jacksonville State has been more half-court-oriented (256th in possessions per game).
Jacksonville State vs. North Florida Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
North Florida ranks 15th in three pointers attempted per game (28.1) while Jacksonville State ranks 307th (17.8).
The Gamecocks rank 57th in assists allowed per game (11.8) while the Ospreys rank 314th (17.6).
Jacksonville State ranks 59th in rebounds allowed per game (32.8) while North Florida ranks 315th (40.0).
The Gamecocks average 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 126th in the country. The Ospreys rank 271st in steals allowed per game (8.4).
Jacksonville State averages 4.8 blocks per game, which is ranked 25th in the nation. North Florida ranks 139th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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