Expect a fast-paced game when the Jacksonville Dolphins (8-12, 1-4 Asun) visit North Florida to play the Ospreys (9-12, 3-3 Asun). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Jacksonville Dolphins vs. North Florida Ospreys ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Ospreys lost to the NJIT Highlanders, 76-72, while the Dolphins lost a tough one against the NJIT Highlanders, 77-74.
Jacksonville held NJIT to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.9 (below the 29.6 mark opponents have averaged against Jacksonville this season) while North Florida had a turnover percentage of 14.2 (better than their season average of 20.7). Wajid Aminu had a good performance for North Florida with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Jacksonville was lifted by Tyreese Davis, who contributed 20 points.
The Dolphins dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last matchup, Jacksonville won 86-81. Jacksonville’s 0.642 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over North Florida, who had a rate of 0.523. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
There could be plenty of transition action in this showdown that features two of the NCAA’s more fast-breaking teams. North Florida ranks 32nd in possessions per game (74.3) and Jacksonville is 37th (74.1).
Jacksonville Dolphins at North Florida Ospreys Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – North Florida, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Florida ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while Jacksonville ranks 234th (19.5).
- The Dolphins average 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 90th in the country. The Ospreys rank 193rd in steals allowed per game (10.5).
- North Florida averages 5.0 blocks per game, which is ranked 23rd in the nation. Jacksonville ranks 95th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Dolphins rank 72nd in assists per game (15.0) while the Ospreys rank 238th in assists allowed per game (16.3).
- North Florida ranks 60th in rebounds per game (38.5) while Jacksonville ranks 198th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Dolphins have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
- The Ospreys have outscored opponents by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. For the season, North Florida has been defeated by an average of 1.7 points.
