North Florida Ospreys at FGCU Eagles Betting Prediction 02/08/20

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The North Florida Ospreys (15-10, 8-2 Asun) will be at Alico Arena to go head-to-head against the FGCU Eagles (7-18, 4-6 Asun) in an Asun matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

North Florida Ospreys vs. FGCU Eagles Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Eagles lost a close one to the Stetson Hatters, 65-62, while the Ospreys beat the NJIT Highlanders, 82-75.

The Ospreys knocked down 24 of their 31 free throws (77.4 percent) and held the Highlanders to an effective field goal percentage of 0.432 (below the 0.497 mark opponents have averaged against North Florida this season). FGCU, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 12.1 (better than their season average of 20.9). Zach Scott had a good game for FGCU, finishing with 16 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Wajid Aminu was a key piece for North Florida with 21 points, nine rebounds and five blocks.

In their first matchup this year, Carter Hendricksen led the Ospreys to an 89-74 win. He produced 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists. North Florida’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over FGCU. The Ospreys had a rate of 0.217, while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.161.

FGCU may have trouble getting to the foul line in this contest. The Eagles rank 331st in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.172, while North Florida ranks 99th in FTA rate allowed (0.197).

North Florida vs. FGCU Pick

Pick: SU Winner – North Florida, ATS Winner – North Florida, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • North Florida averages 31.2 three pointers per game, which ranks second in the country. FGCU ranks 147th in three pointers allowed per game (22.0).
  • The Eagles rank 58th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Ospreys rank 66th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
  • The Ospreys rank 29th in assists per game (15.4) while the Eagles rank 171st (12.6).
  • North Florida averages 35.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 155th in the nation. FGCU ranks 166th in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Ospreys have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (5.4 below their season average).
  • The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 5.9 for the season.