North Florida Ospreys vs. Kennesaw State Owls Free Prediction 01/02/20

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The North Florida Ospreys (7-8) will be at the KSU Convocation Center to meet the Kennesaw State Owls (1-12) in an Asun matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

North Florida Ospreys vs. Kennesaw State Owls Betting Odds

Both teams lost big in their last contest. The Owls fell to the 25th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, 93-51, while the Ospreys were defeated by the 20th-ranked Dayton Flyers, 77-59.

North Florida was lights out from beyond the arc (12-28; 42.9 percent) while Kennesaw State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.3 (above their season average of 29.1). Ugo Obineke fueled Kennesaw State with 13 points and five rebounds. North Florida, meanwhile, was lifted by Carter Hendricksen, who recorded 12 points and seven rebounds.

This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last matchup, the Ospreys won 80-57. North Florida’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Ospreys had 25 offensive rebounds and 54 total rebounds, while the Owls had 15 and 38, respectively. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

North Florida appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Ospreys rank 83rd in offensive efficiency, while Kennesaw State ranks 338th in defensive efficiency.

North Florida Ospreys at Kennesaw State Owls ATS Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Kennesaw State, ATS Winner – Kennesaw State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • North Florida ranks second in three pointers attempted per game (33.5) while Kennesaw State ranks 271st (16.7).
  • The Ospreys average 2.9 blocks per game, which ranks 125th in the country. The Owls rank 155th in blocks allowed per game (4.8).
  • The Ospreys rank 30th in assists per game (16.2) while the Owls rank 249th (8.2).
  • North Florida averages 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 116th in the nation. Kennesaw State ranks 171st in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Ospreys have been outscored by an average of 10.2 points in their last five games. On the season, North Florida has defeated opponents by an average of 1.2 points.
  • During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 57.6 points per game (5.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.8 points per game (6.9 above their season average).