The North Florida Ospreys (1-3) face off against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (3-0) in the Cancun Challenge – Mayan Division at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. Action gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
North Florida Ospreys vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Golden Eagles defeated the Troy Trojans, 81-66, while the Ospreys fell to the Wright State Raiders, 89-72.
The Golden Eagles had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.637 vs. 0.462) and had a better turnover percentage (11.1 vs. 11.4). North Florida, on the other hand, forced Wright State into a turnover percentage of 18.8 (above the 15.0 mark opponents have averaged against North Florida this season). Southern Miss was lifted by Cortez Edwards, who finished with 26 points, six rebounds and five assists. Noah Horchler led the way for North Florida, contributing 16 points and nine rebounds.
Southern Miss could put on a ball-control clinic in this matchup. Since last season, Southern Miss ranks seventh in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.5 percent), while North Florida has forced the first-fewest turnovers (14.6 percent). Contrasting tempos will be on display in this battle. The up-tempo Ospreys rank 14th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Golden Eagles rank 290th.
North Florida Ospreys vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Southern Miss, ATS Winner – Southern Miss, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- North Florida averages 27.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 15th in the country. Southern Miss ranks 301st in three pointers allowed per game (25.5).
- The Ospreys rank 97th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Golden Eagles rank 275th (2.0).
- North Florida ranks 178th in rebounds per game (35.3) while Southern Miss ranks 314th (31.5).
- The Golden Eagles rank seventh in steals allowed per game (4.4) while the Ospreys rank 272nd (8.3).
- Southern Miss ranks 55th in assists per game (15.5) while North Florida ranks 311th in assists allowed per game (17.6).
