The North Florida Ospreys (14-10, 7-2 Asun) will be at the Wellness and Events Center to take on the NJIT Highlanders (7-14, 4-4 Asun) in an Asun matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
North Florida Ospreys vs. NJIT Highlanders ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Highlanders were beaten by the North Alabama Lions, 78-74, while the Ospreys had no trouble getting past the Kennesaw State Owls, 86-45.
North Florida played a perfect game. They had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.627 (above their season average of 0.541) and a free throw rate of 0.309 (above their season average of 0.196). For those same stats, Kennesaw State put up marks of 0.286 and 0.143, respectively. NJIT, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 9.1 (better than their season average of 15.2). NJIT’s San Antonio Brinson led the way, contributing 25 points and eight rebounds. Wajid Aminu, meanwhile was a key piece for North Florida with 10 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks.
In their first matchup this season, Brinson led the Highlanders to a 78-66 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 37 points. The Highlanders’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Ospreys. NJIT had a rate of 9.0, while North Florida posted a mark of 17.4.
NJIT could put on a ball-control clinic in this battle. NJIT ranks 50th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while North Florida forces the 29th-fewest turnovers (16.8 percent). Moreover, the Ospreys’ 23rd-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 111.2) will clash against the Highlanders’ 266th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 103.2).
North Florida vs. NJIT ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Florida, ATS Winner – North Florida, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Florida ranks second in three pointers attempted per game (32.0) while NJIT ranks 220th (19.6).
- The Ospreys rank 95th in blocks per game (3.5) while the Highlanders rank 110th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Ospreys rank 31st in assists per game (15.4) while the Highlanders rank 228th (11.2).
- NJIT ranks 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while North Florida ranks 81st (6.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Highlanders have outscored opponents by an average of 6.6 points in their last five games. For the season, NJIT has lost by an average of 3.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Ospreys have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (6.7 below their season average).
