The North Florida Ospreys (2-5) take on the Florida A&M Rattlers (2-4) at UNF Arena. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 29, 2018.
Florida A&M Rattlers at North Florida Ospreys Betting Prediction
In the Rattlers’ last matchup, they were topped by the Loyola Marymount Lions, 71-63. Making free throws was one of Loyola Marymount’s largest advantages. They were 20-24 (83.3 percent), while the Rattlers were 8-11 (72.7 percent). Justin Ravenel led Florida A&M in scoring with 19 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
The Ospreys were blown out by the Florida Gators in their last game, 98-66. Florida out-rebounded North Florida. The Gators had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. nine), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 16) and total rebounds (42 vs. 25). With 16 points on 8-for-10 shooting, Noah Horchler was North Florida’s leading scorer.
The Ospreys won the only contest against the Rattlers last season, 101-89. North Florida was lights out from beyond the arc (16-35; 45.7 percent). Florida A&M, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.186 vs. 0.099).
It will be a showdown of conflicting styles as the up-tempo Ospreys will look to push the more half-court-oriented Rattlers. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Ospreys rank 17th in possessions per game while the Rattlers are 196th.
Florida A&M at North Florida Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
North Florida ranks 14th in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while Florida A&M ranks 291st (18.1).
The Ospreys rank 103rd in assists per game (14.6) while the Rattlers rank 295th (11.2).
North Florida ranks 169th in rebounds per game (35.4) while Florida A&M ranks 303rd (31.8).
The Rattlers rank 163rd in steals allowed per game (6.3) while the Ospreys rank 266th (8.5).
North Florida blocks 3.8 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 98th in the nation. Florida A&M ranks 138th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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