North Florida Ospreys vs. North Alabama Lions Free Prediction 02/09/19

Posts AdminArticles, Basketball, College Basketball

The North Florida Ospreys (9-16, 3-7 Asun) and the North Alabama Lions (8-17, 5-5 Asun) go head-to-head at Flowers Hall. The Ospreys will attempt to snap their six-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

North Florida Ospreys vs. North Alabama Lions Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Lions lost to the FGCU Eagles, 71-64, while the Ospreys lost big to the Lipscomb Bisons, 92-55.

North Florida had a better effective field goal percentage (0.407 vs. 0.582) while North Alabama held FGCU to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.7 (below their season average of 26.3). Christian Agnew fueled North Alabama with 23 points. North Florida received a boost from Wajid Aminu, who put up 15 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Noah Horchler led the Ospreys to a 96-67 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 23 points. North Florida was lights out from beyond the arc (13-25; 52.0 percent). North Alabama, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.0 vs. 26.9).

North Florida Ospreys at North Alabama Lions Betting Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – North Alabama, ATS Winner – North Alabama, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • North Florida ranks 40th in assists per game (15.8) while North Alabama ranks 257th (10.2).
  • The Lions average 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 114th in the country. The Ospreys rank 207th in steals allowed per game (10.3).
  • North Florida ranks 29th in three pointers attempted per game (27.3) while North Alabama ranks 75th in three pointers allowed per game (20.7).
  • The Ospreys average 37.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 69th in the nation. The Lions rank 251st in rebounds allowed per game (38.2).
  • North Florida ranks 28th in blocks per game (4.7) while North Alabama ranks 165th (2.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
  • The Ospreys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.2, up from 4.1 for the season.