North Florida Ospreys vs Georgia Southern Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

Planning on watching today’s Ospreys and Eagles game? Catch the action at W. S. Hanner Fieldhouse in Statesboro, GA, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 162 points, with Georgia Southern being favored by -1 over North Florida.

NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS VS GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: North Florida Ospreys +1

This game will be played at W. S. Hanner Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-73 in favor of the Ospreys.
• Not only will North Florida pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 162 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.

Taking a Look at the Ospreys Chances in Statesboro

North Florida Ospreys Recent Game/Games

The Ospreys fell to 4-3 on the season after a 103-72 road loss to Nebraska on Sunday. Entering the game as +17 point underdogs, North Florida not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 175, surpassing the O/U line of 158.5.

North Florida trailed 53-32 at halftime and allowed 50 more points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. The Ospreys will look to regroup after this tough loss.

North Florida managed to score 72 points in their last game, shooting 38.5% from the field and 32.6% from three-point range, with 14 made threes on 43 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they hit 50% of their two-point shots, going 11 for 22.

Connor Essegian led the way with 22 points in just 21 minutes, hitting 6 of 8 threes and shooting 80% overall. Brice Williams and Jaylen Smith each dished out 6 assists, with Williams adding 17 points, and Nate Lliteras also contributing 17 points, shooting 57.1% from deep.

North Florida’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 103 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 58% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 29 two-point baskets on 45 attempts, a 64% shooting percentage.

From three-point range, North Florida’s opponent hit 11 of 24 shots, good for 45%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 12, shooting 66%. North Florida gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can Georgia Southern Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Georgia Southern Eagles Recent Game/Games

Georgia Southern fell to 4-4 on the season after a tough 89-54 road loss to VCU on Wednesday. Entering the game as +20.5 point underdogs, the Eagles not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 39-31 at halftime, Georgia Southern’s offense struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 23 points while allowing 50. The total points for the game ended at 143, just under the 149.5 O/U line.

Georgia Southern struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 30% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range, finishing with 54 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 35%, and they managed only 9 assists.

Max Shulga was a bright spot, hitting 6 of 8 threes and shooting 70% overall, finishing with 29 points. Alphonzo Billups III also contributed, shooting 80% from deep and 62.5% overall, adding 14 points and 6 rebounds.

Georgia Southern’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 46% from the field. The Eagles allowed 13 two-point field goals on 22 attempts, a 59% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Georgia Southern’s opponents made 12 of 32 three-point attempts, shooting 37%. The Eagles also sent them to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 27 free throws at a 79% clip. Georgia Southern gave up 13 offensive rebounds.