Kennesaw State Owls at North Florida Ospreys Free Prediction 02/01/20

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The Kennesaw State Owls (1-20, 0-8 Asun) and the North Florida Ospreys (13-10, 6-2 Asun) square off at UNF Arena. The Owls will try to snap their 12-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Kennesaw State Owls at North Florida Ospreys ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Ospreys defeated the Stetson Hatters, 78-65, while the Owls lost big to the Liberty Flames, 83-45.

The Ospreys held the Hatters to an effective field goal percentage of 0.448 (below their season average of 0.498) and had a turnover percentage of 10.6 (better than their season average of 16.4). Kennesaw State, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.209 vs. 0.228). North Florida was led by Garrett Sams, who finished with 24 points and six rebounds. Tyler Hooker, meanwhile fueled Kennesaw State with 12 points.

In their first matchup this season, Ivan Gandia-Rosa led the Ospreys to a 76-57 victory. He produced 18 points and seven assists. The Ospreys’ 7.8 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Owls, who had a rate of 20.9.

The high-powered offense of North Florida will battle against the porous defense of Kennesaw State. The Ospreys rank 35th in offensive efficiency, while the Owls are 342nd in defensive efficiency. The Ospreys figure to have the edge on that end of the court.

Kennesaw State Owls vs. North Florida Ospreys Betting Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – North Florida, ATS Winner – North Florida, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • North Florida ranks second in three pointers attempted per game (31.9) while Kennesaw State ranks 278th (16.5).
  • The Ospreys rank 98th in blocks per game (3.4) while the Owls rank 159th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
  • The Ospreys rank 39th in assists per game (15.3) while the Owls rank 275th (8.0).
  • North Florida ranks 162nd in rebounds per game (35.3) while Kennesaw State ranks 230th (33.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Owls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 23.4, up from 19.3 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Ospreys have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (4.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (1.3 below their season average).