The Liberty Flames (15-4, 4-0 Asun) will try to lengthen their five-game winning streak against the North Florida Ospreys (9-10, 3-1 Asun) at Vines Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
North Florida Ospreys at Liberty Flames Free Prediction
In the Ospreys’ last game, they beat the Stetson Hatters, 87-77. The Ospreys, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.531, had an extraordinary mark of 0.608 and had a free throw rate of 0.233 (above their season average of 0.206). North Florida was lifted by Ivan Gandia-Rosa, who finished with 15 points and nine assists.
The Flames won big over the Kennesaw State Owls in their last matchup, 62-41. Liberty’s 0.539 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Kennesaw State, who had a mark of 0.244. The Flames’ mark was below their season average of 0.596, while the Owls’ was below their season average of 0.412. Scottie James led Liberty in scoring with 12 points on 5-for-6 shooting from the field.
The high-octane offense of Liberty (10th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 117.6) will face off against the mid-tier defense of North Florida (238th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 104.3). The Flames figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. It will also be a battle of contrasting tempos as the up-and-down Ospreys rank 29th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Flames rank 339th.
North Florida Ospreys vs. Liberty Flames Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Liberty, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Liberty ranks 10th in assists allowed per game (9.9) while North Florida ranks 225th (16.5).
The Flames rank 11th in rebounds allowed per game (29.9) while the Ospreys rank 206th (37.3).
Liberty ranks 25th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while North Florida ranks 177th (10.8).
The Ospreys rank 21st in blocks per game (5.1) while the Flames rank 114th (3.0).
North Florida ranks 28th in three pointers per game (27.1) while Liberty ranks 46th (26.0).
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The Ospreys have outscored opponents by an average of 14.6 points in their last five games. On the season, North Florida has been defeated by an average of 1.4 points.
During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (5.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 53.6 points per game (5.8 below their season average).
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