The North Florida Ospreys (12-9, 5-1 Asun) will be at Allen Arena to meet the Lipscomb Bisons (7-13, 2-5 Asun) in an Asun matchup. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
North Florida Ospreys at Lipscomb Bisons ATS Odds
In their last game, the Bisons fell to the Jacksonville Dolphins, 89-85, while the Ospreys barely escaped the Liberty Flames, 71-70.
North Florida played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.6 (below their season average of 29.7) and a free throw rate of 0.212 (above their season average of 0.204). Liberty put up marks of 20.0 and 0.179, respectively, for those same stats. Lipscomb, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 9.0 (better than their season average of 17.0). Ahsan Asadullah had a good outing for Lipscomb, contributing 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Ivan Gandia-Rosa played a pivotal role for North Florida with 19 points.
The Bisons dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent game, Lipscomb won 92-55. Lipscomb out-rebounded North Florida. The Bisons had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. 5), defensive rebounds (34 vs. 22) and total rebounds (48 vs. 27). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The Ospreys’ Wajid Aminu has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 12 points,6.4 rebounds,2.6 blocks per game. Meanwhile, Asadullah has averaged 20 points,8.0 rebounds,4.6 assists,1.4 steals,1.2 blocks during that same time frame for the Bisons.
The high-powered offense of North Florida will square off against the porous defense of Lipscomb. The Ospreys currently rank 39th in offensive efficiency, while the Bisons are 280th in defensive efficiency. The Ospreys should have the advantage on that end of the court.
North Florida at Lipscomb Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Lipscomb, ATS Winner – Lipscomb, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Florida averages 31.4 three pointers per game, which ranks second in the nation. Lipscomb ranks 215th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
- The Ospreys rank 118th in blocks per game (3.0) while the Bisons rank 131st in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Ospreys rank 45th in assists per game (15.2) while the Bisons rank 156th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
- North Florida averages 35.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 163rd in the country. Lipscomb ranks 208th in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Ospreys’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.4, up from 3.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bisons have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
