The North Florida Ospreys (14-16, 8-7 Asun) will bring the regular season to a close on their home court when they take on the Stetson Hatters (7-22, 3-11 Asun) at UNF Arena. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.
Stetson Hatters vs. North Florida Ospreys ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Ospreys were victorious over the Liberty Flames 75-70, while the Hatters edged the North Alabama Lions 63-60.
The Hatters held the Lions to an effective field goal percentage of 0.420 (below the 0.545 mark opponents have averaged against Stetson this season) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.8 (below their season average of 27.3). Meanwhile, North Florida’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Liberty. The Ospreys had a rate of 0.218 (above their season average of 0.184), while the Flames posted a mark of 0.094 (below their season average of 0.197). North Florida’s Wajid Aminu had a good outing, contributing 19 points and eight rebounds. Abayomi Iyiola played a key role for Stetson with eight points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Ivan Gandia-Rosa led the Ospreys to an 87-77 win. He produced 15 points and nine assists. North Florida’s 0.608 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Stetson, who had a mark of 0.471.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, North Florida should have a significant edge. The Ospreys defense ranks 99th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.488), while the Stetson offense is ranked 337th in effective field goal percentage (0.458).
Stetson at North Florida Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – North Florida, ATS Winner – North Florida, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Florida averages 37.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 52nd in the NCAA. Stetson ranks 278th in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
- The Hatters average 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 77th in the NCAA. The Ospreys rank 217th in steals allowed per game (9.4).
- North Florida ranks 13th in blocks per game (5.0) while Stetson ranks 138th (3.1).
- The Ospreys rank 31st in assists per game (15.8) while the Hatters rank 253rd in assists allowed per game (16.0).
- North Florida ranks 27th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Stetson ranks 230th (24.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Ospreys have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (10.4 below their season average).
- The Hatters’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 9.2 for the season.
