The FIU Golden Panthers (7-2) welcome the North Florida Ospreys (4-6) to Ocean Bank Convocation Center as they look to extend their six-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 13, 2018.
North Florida Ospreys at FIU Golden Panthers Betting Prediction
In the Ospreys’ last game, they were topped by the Dayton Flyers, 78-70. Dayton’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over North Florida. The Flyers had a rate of 7.7, while the Ospreys posted a mark of 13.7. Noah Horchler was the game’s high scorer with 19 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
The Golden Panthers dismantled the Webber International Warriors in their last matchup, 110-84. FIU’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Webber International. The Golden Panthers had a rate of 14.8, while the Warriors posted a mark of 22.4. With 20 points, nine assists and six rebounds, FIU’s Brian Beard Jr. played well.
The Ospreys won the lone contest against the Golden Panthers last season, 87-85. North Florida’s 0.305 free throw rate was their biggest strength over FIU, who had a mark of 0.133.
Garrett Sams has averaged 0 points over the last five games for North Florida.
FIU could put on a ball-control clinic in this battle. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, FIU ranks 22nd in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.7 percent), while North Florida has forced the 77th-fewest turnovers (14.9 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
North Florida ranks 62nd in rebounds per game (35.9) while FIU ranks 283rd in rebounds allowed per game (40.7).
The Golden Panthers average 8.4 steals per game, which ranks 20th in the NCAA. The Ospreys rank 220th in steals allowed per game (8.7).
North Florida ranks 23rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while FIU ranks 162nd (22.9).
The Ospreys rank 27th in blocks allowed per game (3.3) while the Golden Panthers rank 142nd (3.7).
FIU ranks 156th in assists allowed per game (13.7) while North Florida ranks 260th (17.4).
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