The North Florida Ospreys (10-9, 3-1 Asun) will be at Swisher Gym to meet the Jacksonville Dolphins (8-10, 1-2 Asun) in an Asun matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 16, 2020.
North Florida Ospreys vs. Jacksonville Dolphins ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Dolphins fell to the Liberty Flames, 54-37, while the Ospreys were defeated by the NJIT Highlanders, 78-66.
North Florida had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.6 (above their season average of 29.4) while Jacksonville did a great job of making free throws (7-9; 77.8 percent). Jacksonville rallied around David Bell, who put up 16 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Wajid Aminu led the way for North Florida, contributing 20 points and seven rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent game, the Ospreys won 80-73. North Florida’s 0.221 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Jacksonville, who had a mark of 0.139. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, this will be a matchup of two heavyweights. The elite North Florida offense ranks 31st in the country in that metric at 0.542, while the elite Jacksonville defense is ranked 42nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.450).
North Florida Ospreys vs. Jacksonville Dolphins Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Jacksonville, ATS Winner – Jacksonville, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Florida averages 32.1 three pointers per game, which ranks second in the country. Jacksonville ranks 212th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
- The Dolphins rank 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Ospreys rank 69th (3.1).
- The Dolphins rank 55th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Ospreys rank 238th (16.3).
- Jacksonville averages 39.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 45th in the NCAA. North Florida ranks 153rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Ospreys’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 2.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Dolphins have scored an average of 50.6 points per game (13.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.8 points per game (5.3 below their season average).
