North Florida Ospreys vs Nebraska Cornhuskers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ospreys and Cornhuskers. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on BTN, and it’s hosted by the Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 156.5 points, with Nebraska being favored by -16 over North Florida.
NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS VS NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: North Florida Ospreys +16
This game will be played at Pinnacle Bank Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.
WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Cornhuskers.
- Even though we have Nebraska winning straight-up, we like North Florida at +16.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Ospreys Find a Way to Win in Lincoln?
North Florida Ospreys Recent Game/Games
North Florida picked up a 78-73 road win over SIUE on Friday, November 29th. The Ospreys, who entered the game as -2.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.
After trailing 44-42 at halftime, North Florida’s defense stepped up, allowing just 29 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 points of their own. The game’s total points of 151 narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 149.5.
North Florida’s offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field. They connected on 14 of 37 three-point attempts, hitting 37.8% from beyond the arc, and their effective field goal percentage was 52.3%. However, they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 10 of 22 attempts for a 45.5% rate.
Josh Harris led the way with 20 points, shooting 81.8% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Desmond Polk added 19 points, while Brian Taylor II contributed 9 assists. The Ospreys grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with 17 assists as a team.
North Florida’s defense gave up 73 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 38% from the field on 28 of 72 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 42% of their shots, going 21 for 49.
From three-point range, the opponents shot 30%, hitting 7 of 23 attempts. North Florida also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws for 62%. The Ospreys gave up 19 offensive rebounds.
Do the Cornhuskers Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Nebraska improved to 5-1 on the season with a 96-79 win over South Dakota on Wednesday. The Cornhuskers were -22.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 175, going over the pre-game line of 157.5.
Nebraska took control early, leading 54-35 at halftime. However, they allowed South Dakota to score 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42 themselves, which kept the game closer than expected.
Nebraska’s offense put up 96 points in their last game, shooting 48.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They connected on 13 of 33 three-point attempts, hitting 39.4% from deep, and were solid from the free-throw line, making 81% of their shots (17/21). The Cornhuskers also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 24 assists.
Connor Essegian led the way with 29 points, hitting 6 threes on 15 attempts. Brice Williams added 21 points, shooting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc, while Chase Forte contributed 20 points, knocking down 3 threes. Braxton Meah was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6.
Nebraska’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 48% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, Nebraska’s defense gave up 13 threes on 33 attempts, a 39% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws, an 81% success rate. Additionally, Nebraska allowed 14 offensive rebounds.