UNCG Spartans vs North Florida Ospreys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Spartans and Ospreys. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Ospreys at UNF Arena in Jacksonville, FL. Get ready to place your bets! UNCG comes into this non-conference matchup as the -1 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146 points.

UNCG SPARTANS VS NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS BETTING PICK

The Pick: North Florida Ospreys +1

This game will be played at UNF Arena at 5:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.

WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-66 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 146 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Can the Spartans Offense Score Enough in Jacksonville?

UNCG evened their record at 4-4 with a 67-55 road win over North Carolina A&T on Saturday. The Spartans, who entered the game as 7-point favorites, not only secured the win but also covered the spread.

After trailing 36-35 at halftime, UNCG’s defense stepped up, allowing just 19 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The game’s total points of 122 fell well short of the 149-point O/U line.

UNCG’s offense put up 67 points in their latest game, shooting just 36.4% from the field. They connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 12 of 30 attempts, while struggling inside the arc, making only 32% of their two-point shots (8/25). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, converting 15 of 18 attempts for an 83.3% rate.

Kenyon Giles led the way with 25 points, shooting 50% from both the field (9/18) and from three (5/10). Ryan Forrest added 18 points, but hit just 28.6% of his shots (6/21) and 18.2% from deep (2/11). The Spartans grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and recorded 11 assists as a team.

UNCG’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 37% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited the other team to just 3 made threes on 23 attempts, a 13% success rate.

Inside the arc, the opponent shot 54%, converting 18 of 33 two-point attempts. From the free-throw line, they went 10/13, hitting 76% of their foul shots. UNCG also gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can North Florida Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?

North Florida dropped to 4-4 on the season after a 93-91 road loss to Georgia Southern on Saturday. Entering the game as +2 underdogs, the Ospreys pushed against the spread.

North Florida trailed 36-31 at halftime but scored 52 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 47 points in the 2nd half, leading to the high-scoring affair, which went over the O/U line of 163.5 points.

North Florida put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.8%, with a strong 63.6% shooting inside the arc. From three-point range, they hit 31.1% of their attempts, going 14-for-45.

Jasai Miles led the way with 30 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 6-of-12 from deep. Nakavieon White added 20 points and 10 boards, while Josh Harris shot 75% from the field, finishing with 19 points. Eren Banks also shot 75%, connecting on 3-of-5 threes.

North Florida’s defense struggled, giving up 93 points on 49% shooting. They allowed 36 field goals on 73 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Ospreys gave up 27 two-pointers on 49 shots, a 55% success rate. From three, they allowed 9 makes on 24 attempts, or 37% shooting.