The North Florida Ospreys (4-1) will travel to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to challenge the Iowa Hawkeyes (2-1). The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 21, 2019.
North Florida Ospreys vs. Iowa Hawkeyes ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 87-74, while the Ospreys had no trouble getting past the Trinity Baptist Eagles 115-39.
North Florida played a nearly flawless game. They had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 6.3 (better than their season average of 19.9) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 57.8 (above their season average of 28.0). Trinity Baptist was 27.9 and 24.3, respectively, for those same stats. The Hawkeyes, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.5 vs. 25.0) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.1 vs. 14.6). Iowa’s Luka Garza led the way, finishing with 30 points and 10 rebounds. Dorian James, meanwhile fueled North Florida with 12 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
Since last season, Iowa has done a great job of getting to the charity stripe. They rank second in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.317), but North Florida has been among the best in the nation at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 59th by allowing a FTA rate of 0.194).
North Florida vs. Iowa Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Florida, ATS Winner – North Florida, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- North Florida averages 16.0 assists per game, which ranks 21st in the NCAA. Iowa ranks 280th in assists allowed per game (15.5).
- The Ospreys rank 25th in blocks per game (4.7) while the Hawkeyes rank 157th (3.2).
- Iowa averages 6.2 steals per game, which ranks 170th in the NCAA. North Florida ranks 276th in steals allowed per game (8.9).
- The Ospreys rank 11th in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while the Hawkeyes rank 259th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- Iowa ranks 143rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.6) while North Florida ranks 280th (38.1).
