The North Florida Ospreys (9-16, 3-7 Asun) look to snap their six-game losing streak when they challenge the North Alabama Lions (8-17, 5-5 Asun) at Flowers Hall. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
North Florida Ospreys vs. North Alabama Lions ATS Prediction
In the Ospreys’ last matchup, they were blown out by the Lipscomb Bisons, 92-55. Lipscomb’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Bisons had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. five), defensive rebounds (34 vs. 22) and total rebounds (48 vs. 27). Wajid Aminu led North Florida in scoring with 15 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
The Lions fell to the FGCU Eagles in their last matchup, 71-64. FGCU made 10 of their 21 three pointers (47.6 percent), while North Alabama was 8-29 (27.6 percent). North Alabama’s Christian Agnew had a solid game, leading both teams in scoring with 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, Noah Horchler scored a game-high 23 points and the Ospreys defeated the Lions 96-67. He also had seven rebounds. North Florida’s 0.725 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over North Alabama, who had a rate of 0.445.
North Florida Ospreys vs. North Alabama Lions Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – North Alabama, ATS Winner – North Alabama, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Florida ranks 40th in assists per game (15.8) while North Alabama ranks 257th (10.2).
The Ospreys rank 69th in rebounds per game (37.7) while the Lions rank 251st in rebounds allowed per game (38.2).
North Florida ranks 28th in blocks per game (4.7) while North Alabama ranks 165th (2.5).
The Lions average 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 114th in the NCAA. The Ospreys rank 207th in steals allowed per game (10.3).
North Florida ranks 29th in three pointers attempted per game (27.3) while North Alabama ranks 75th in three pointers allowed per game (20.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Ospreys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.2, up from 4.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
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