North Florida Ospreys vs Georgia Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Ospreys versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SEC. The game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA. The over/under for this game is set at 158.5 points, and Georgia is favored by -11.5 against North Florida in a non-conference matchup.

NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: North Florida Ospreys +11.5

This game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.

WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Ospreys.
• Not only will North Florida pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Can the Ospreys Grab a Win in Athens?

North Florida pulled off a surprising 105-93 win over Georgia Tech on Sunday. The Ospreys, who were +14 underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 198, well over the 154.5 O/U line.

North Florida led 53-49 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 52 points while holding Georgia Tech to 44.

North Florida’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 105 points with a 53.6% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 60.9%, thanks in large part to their dominance inside, where they shot 73.7% on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on just 29%, hitting 9 of 31 three-point attempts.

Josh Harris led the way with 22 points, shooting 8 of 10 from the field, while Baye Ndongo added 20 points and 10 rebounds. Jasai Miles and Nate Lliteras each contributed 18 points, with Lliteras hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Javian McCollum dished out 6 assists, and Jaylen Smith added 5 assists to go along with his 15 points.

North Florida’s defense had a tough outing, giving up 93 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. They struggled to contain both inside and outside, as the opposing team shot 48% on two-point attempts, going 24/50.

From beyond the arc, North Florida allowed 13 threes on 29 attempts, a 44% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 6. The Ospreys gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can the Bulldogs Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Georgia improved to 2-0 on the season with a 92-64 win over Texas Southern on Sunday. The Bulldogs, who were -17.5 favorites, covered the spread, and the total points of 156 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.

Georgia took control early, leading 47-29 at halftime. They added 45 points in the 2nd half while holding Texas Southern to 35 points.

Georgia’s offense put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 35.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. They were strong at the free-throw line, making 30 of 39 attempts for 76.9%.

Dakota Leffew led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% rate. Silas Demary Jr. added 17 points and 6 rebounds, while Kenny Hunter contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the field. Blue Cain also grabbed 11 rebounds to go with his 12 points.

Georgia’s defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, hitting 25 of their 59 attempts. Inside the arc, they went 13/25, shooting 52%.

From three-point range, Georgia allowed 12 threes on 34 attempts, a 35% rate. The opposing team also got to the free-throw line 39 times, making 30 for a 76% clip. Georgia gave up 18 offensive rebounds.