The Charleston Southern Buccaneers (4-5) and the North Florida Ospreys (4-7), who both like to play fast, will battle at UNF Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers at North Florida Ospreys Betting Prediction
The last time the Buccaneers played, they blew out the Columbia International Rams, 100-68. The Buccaneers had a much better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 30.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.125 vs. 0.063). With 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting, Travis McConico was the game’s leading scorer.
The Ospreys were beaten by the Dayton Flyers in their last outing, 78-70. Dayton’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over North Florida. The Flyers had a rate of 7.7, while the Ospreys posted a mark of 13.7. With 19 points on 7-for-11 shooting, Noah Horchler was the game’s leading scorer.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Sams scored a game-high 20 points in the first matchup, in which the Ospreys topped the Buccaneers 76-70. He also put up 7 rebounds. The Ospreys had a better free throw rate (0.211 vs. 0.143) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.1 vs. 27.7).
Garrett Sams has averaged 0 points over the last five games for North Florida.
There could be plenty of transition action in this battle that features a pair of the nation’s more fast-paced teams. North Florida ranks 46th in possessions per game (74.7) and Charleston Southern is 15th (69.9) since last season.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers at North Florida Ospreys Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Charleston Southern ranks 18th in steals per game (7.6) while North Florida ranks 211th in steals allowed per game (8.8).
The Buccaneers average 12.5 assists per game, which ranks 95th in the NCAA. The Ospreys rank 257th in assists allowed per game (17.5).
North Florida averages 36.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 59th in the country. Charleston Southern ranks 218th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9).
The Ospreys rank 20th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Buccaneers rank 171st in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
North Florida ranks 28th in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while Charleston Southern ranks 148th (23.6).
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