North Florida Ospreys vs Tennessee Volunteers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/12

The North Florida Ospreys will take on the #20 Tennessee Volunteers on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET. The game will be held at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, TN. This is a non-conference game, with North Florida coming from the Atlantic Sun and Tennessee representing the Southeastern Conference.

North Florida enters the game with a 0-1 record for the 2026 season, looking to bounce back from their previous game. Meanwhile, Tennessee holds a 2-0 record, showing strong performance at home. Fans can catch the action on SEC TV.

North Florida Ospreys vs Tennessee Volunteers Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: North Florida Ospreys vs Tennessee Volunteers
• Venue: Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Knoxville TN
• Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
• Betting Odds: Tennessee Volunteers Spread -40.5 (-113), North Florida Ospreys Spread +40.5 (-113), Over/Under 154.5

North Florida Ospreys Team Preview

The North Florida Ospreys began their season with a tough game against the Florida Gators, losing 104-64. They struggled with shooting, hitting just 31.1% of their field goals. Despite the loss, Kamrin Oriol stood out with 19 points and a 47.1% shooting percentage.

The Ospreys have a high number of possessions per game at 77.4, ranking them 18th. However, their field goal percentage is low at 31.1%, placing them 361st. Their free throw shooting is strong, making 86.4% of their attempts, which ranks 9th overall.

In terms of betting trends, North Florida is 1-0 against the spread this season. They have not won a game straight up, standing at 0-1. On defense, they average 6 steals per game but have yet to record a block.

Tennessee Volunteers Team Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers have started the 2026 season with two wins. Their first game against the Mercer Bears ended with a 76-61 victory. The Volunteers shot 49.2% from the field in that game.

In their second game, the Volunteers defeated Northern Kentucky Norse 95-56. Nate Ament stood out with 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. J.P. Estrella also contributed with 17 points and 11 rebounds.

The Volunteers rank 20th in the AP poll and are part of the Southeastern Conference. They average 85.5 points per game and have a field goal percentage of 50.8%. Their strong rebounding average of 50.5 per game ranks them 14th nationally.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tennessee Volunteers are favored by 40.5 points against the North Florida Ospreys. Given North Florida’s struggles on offense, averaging only 64 points per game with poor shooting percentages, it seems likely Tennessee will cover the spread. Tennessee’s strong offensive stats, including 85.5 points per game, suggest they can score effectively against North Florida’s defense.

The total for the game is set at 154.5 points. North Florida’s low scoring average and Tennessee’s solid defense make the under a reasonable pick. A projected score of Tennessee 95, North Florida 55 supports this, as the combined total would fall below the line.