North Florida Ospreys at FGCU Eagles ATS Prediction 01/27/19

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The North Florida Ospreys (9-13, 3-4 Asun) will be at Alico Arena to go head-to-head against the FGCU Eagles (7-14, 2-4 Asun) in an Asun matchup. Action begins at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 27, 2019.

North Florida Ospreys vs. FGCU Eagles Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Eagles fell to the Lipscomb Bisons, 89-81, while the Ospreys were defeated by the Jacksonville Dolphins, 86-81.

North Florida had an effective field goal percentage of 0.598 (above their season average of 0.529) while FGCU made 12 of their 27 three pointers (44.4 percent). Dinero Mercurius fueled FGCU with 17 points. Noah Horchler played well for North Florida, recording 23 points and 10 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Horchler led the Ospreys to an 87-66 win. He notched a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. North Florida won the rebounding battle. The Ospreys had 14 offensive rebounds and 48 total rebounds, while the Eagles had nine and 33, respectively.

North Florida may have difficulty getting to the free throw line in this showdown. The Ospreys currently rank 294th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.194, while FGCU ranks 52nd in FTA rate allowed (0.189).

North Florida Ospreys vs. FGCU Eagles Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – FGCU, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • North Florida averages 15.6 assists per game, which ranks 48th in the nation. FGCU ranks 242nd in assists allowed per game (16.8).
  • The Eagles average 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 69th in the country. The Ospreys rank 201st in steals allowed per game (10.3).
  • North Florida blocks 4.9 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 23rd in the nation. FGCU ranks 98th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
  • The Ospreys rank 28th in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while the Eagles rank 205th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
  • North Florida ranks 64th in rebounds per game (38.1) while FGCU ranks 230th (33.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Ospreys have outscored opponents by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. For the season, North Florida has been defeated by an average of 1.9 points.
  • During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (4.9 below their season average).