A six-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the North Alabama Lions (6-8, 1-0 Asun) when they square off with the North Florida Ospreys (8-8, 1-0 Asun) at Flowers Hall. The game gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
North Florida Ospreys vs. North Alabama Lions Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Lions were victorious over the Jacksonville Dolphins 62-57, while the Ospreys easily got past the Kennesaw State Owls 76-57.
The Ospreys had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 7.8 (better than their season average of 17.9) and held the Owls to an effective field goal percentage of 0.426 (below the 0.516 mark opponents have averaged against North Florida this season). The Lions, meanwhile, forced 27 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.309 (above their season average of 0.231). Christian Agnew put together a good game for North Alabama with 15 points, seven rebounds and five steals. North Florida was led by Ivan Gandia-Rosa, who put up 18 points and seven assists.
The Ospreys dominated this series last year, securing victories in all three games. In the most recent contest, North Florida won 76-66. Getting to the charity stripe was one of North Florida’s biggest strengths. They had 29 free throw attempts, while North Alabama had just 11. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
North Florida appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Ospreys rank 69th in offensive efficiency, while North Alabama ranks 191st in defensive efficiency.
North Florida Ospreys at North Alabama Lions Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – North Alabama, ATS Winner – North Alabama, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Alabama ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (10.6) while North Florida ranks 230th (16.9).
- The Ospreys average 36.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 135th in the nation. The Lions rank 206th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
- The Ospreys rank second in three pointers attempted per game (33.0) while the Lions rank 158th (21.6).
- North Alabama ranks 37th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while North Florida ranks 128th (7.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Ospreys have been outscored by an average of 5.0 points in their last five games. On the season, North Florida has defeated opponents by an average of 2.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
