The Jacksonville Dolphins (8-12, 1-4 Asun) and the North Florida Ospreys (9-12, 3-3 Asun), who both like to play fast, will go head-to-head at UNF Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Jacksonville Dolphins at North Florida Ospreys Free Prediction
In the Dolphins’ last game, they were defeated by the NJIT Highlanders, 77-74. NJIT’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Jacksonville. The Highlanders had a rate of 0.311 (above their season average of 0.288), while the Dolphins posted a mark of 0.234. Tyreese Davis was Jacksonville’s leading scorer with 20 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
The Ospreys lost to the NJIT Highlanders in their last contest, 76-72. NJIT’s free throw rate was their largest strength over North Florida. The Highlanders had a rate of 0.300 (above their season average of 0.290), while the Ospreys posted a mark of 0.136 (below their season average of 0.206). With 15 points and 12 rebounds, Wajid Aminu put together a solid performance for North Florida.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this battle that showcases two of the NCAA’s more up-and-down teams. North Florida currently ranks 32nd in possessions per game (74.3) and Jacksonville is 37th (74.1).
After the Dolphins won both contests against the Ospreys last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Jacksonville won 86-81. The Dolphins had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.642 vs. 0.523) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (30.0 vs. 28.2).
Jacksonville Dolphins vs. North Florida Ospreys ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Florida ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while Jacksonville ranks 234th (19.5).
The Dolphins rank 72nd in assists per game (15.0) while the Ospreys rank 238th in assists allowed per game (16.3).
North Florida averages 38.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 60th in the NCAA. Jacksonville ranks 198th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
The Dolphins rank 90th in steals per game (6.8) while the Ospreys rank 193rd in steals allowed per game (10.5).
North Florida ranks 23rd in blocks per game (5.0) while Jacksonville ranks 95th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
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The Dolphins have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. On the season, Jacksonville has defeated opponents by an average of 0.3 points.
During their last five games, the Ospreys have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (4.3 below their season average).
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