It will be a battle between Asun opponents when the North Florida Ospreys (7-10, 1-1 Asun) welcome the FGCU Eagles (5-12, 0-2 Asun) to UNF Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
FGCU Eagles at North Florida Ospreys Free Prediction
The last time the Eagles played, they were topped by the North Alabama Lions, 61-56. North Alabama’s 0.510 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over FGCU, who had a mark of 0.412. The Lions’ mark was above their season average of 0.445, while the Eagles’ was below their season average of 0.520. Decardo Day was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
The Ospreys were beaten by the Lipscomb Bisons in their last game, 81-66. Lipscomb’s free throw rate was their largest strength over North Florida. The Bisons had a rate of 0.236 (below their season average of 0.276), while the Ospreys posted a mark of 0.061 (below their season average of 0.219). North Florida’s Noah Horchler finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds in the contest.
Points at the line could be hard to come by for North Florida in this contest. The Ospreys rank 262nd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.209, while FGCU ranks 36th in FTA rate allowed (0.181).
After the Eagles won all three matchups against the Ospreys last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, FGCU won 95-72. The Eagles had a much better turnover percentage (8.7 vs. 22.8) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.2 vs. 35.5).
FGCU Eagles vs. North Florida Ospreys Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – North Florida, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
FGCU averages 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 93rd in the country. North Florida ranks 181st in steals allowed per game (10.9).
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The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.4, up from 6.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Ospreys have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.8 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
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