The Florida Gators (3-3) will be at home in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center when they go head-to-head against the North Florida Ospreys (2-4). The game will air on SEC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
North Florida Ospreys vs. Florida Gators Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Gators fell to the Butler Bulldogs, 61-54, while the Ospreys were defeated by the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 83-78.
North Florida was lights out from beyond the arc (14-36; 38.9 percent) while Florida had a better turnover percentage (13.2 vs. 15.3). Andrew Nembhard was a key piece for Florida with 11 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Meanwhile, North Florida was led by JT Escobar, who finished with 24 points and six rebounds.
The Gators won the sole game between these two teams last season, 108-68. The Gators’ 7.4 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Ospreys, who had a rate of 20.4.
Florida could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. Since last season, Florida ranks ninth in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.8 percent), while North Florida has forced the fifth-fewest turnovers (14.9 percent). Opposite styles will be on display in this contest. The up-and-down Ospreys rank 15th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Gators rank 262nd.
North Florida Ospreys at Florida Gators Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Florida, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Florida ranks ninth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while North Florida ranks 281st (8.5).
- The Gators average 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 34th in the NCAA. The Ospreys rank 136th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- North Florida ranks 13th in three pointers attempted per game (28.3) while Florida ranks 79th (24.2).
- The Gators rank 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Ospreys rank 305th (17.4).
- Florida averages 34.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 199th in the country. North Florida ranks 314th in rebounds allowed per game (39.8).
