North Florida Ospreys vs South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Ospreys versus the Gamecocks? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SEC. The game will be played at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141 points, with South Carolina being favored by -16.5 over North Florida.

NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS VS SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: North Florida Ospreys +16.5

This game will be played at Colonial Life Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.

WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Gamecocks.
  • Even though we have South Carolina winning straight-up, we like North Florida at +16.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Are the Ospreys Ready for a Road Win?

North Florida Ospreys Records

North Florida finished last season with a 13-16 overall record, going 9-8 in Atlantic Sun play. They were 8-5 at home but struggled on the road, posting a 5-11 mark.

Against the spread, the Ospreys were 16-12, including a 9-6 record in road games. As underdogs, they went 11-4 ATS, and their games averaged 153.3 points per game.

North Florida averaged 78 points per game last season, ranking 202nd in possessions per game (64.9). They were 236th in field goal percentage (44%) but 62nd in effective field goal percentage (54%). The Ospreys led the nation in three-pointers made (12) and attempted (33.2) per game, shooting 36% from beyond the arc (69th).

Returning guards Nate Lliteras and Jaylen Smith will be key contributors. Lliteras averaged 10.4 points and 4.2 rebounds per game last season, while Smith added 6.5 points and 2.4 assists per game.

North Florida allowed 75.8 points per game last season, ranking 269th in the nation. Opponents shot 31.1% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Ospreys 146th in 3-point defense. They also gave up 18.3 free throws per game, ranking 164th nationally.

In terms of creating turnovers, North Florida averaged 5.6 steals per game, ranking 299th. They were 136th in blocked shots, with 3.6 per game.

Will South Carolina Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

South Carolina Gamecocks Records

South Carolina finished last season with a 26-7 overall record, going 14-6 in SEC play. At home, they posted a 17-3 mark, winning by an average of 10.4 points per game. On the road, they went 9-4, but their average scoring margin was -3.2 points.

Against the spread, the Gamecocks were 23-10, including a 10-3 record on the road. They went 11-6 ATS as the favorite and 12-4 as the underdog. Their average over/under line was 139.8 points, and they had a 16-17 O/U record, with their games averaging 139 points per contest.

South Carolina averaged 72 points per game last season, ranking 350th in possessions per game with 62.1. They shot 43% from the field, placing 264th in field goal percentage, and had an effective field goal percentage of 50%, ranking 233rd. The Gamecocks made 8 three-pointers per game, shooting 33% from beyond the arc, which ranked 243rd in three-point percentage.

Guard Jamarii Thomas, who averaged 17.1 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game last season, returns as South Carolina’s top offensive player. Forward Collin Murray-Boyles also returns after averaging 10.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game last season.

South Carolina allowed 67.0 points per game last season, which ranked 50th in the nation. Opponents shot 32.7% from three-point range against them, placing the Gamecocks 252nd in that category. They allowed 17.5 free throws per game, ranking 132nd nationally.

South Carolina averaged 4.8 steals per game, ranking 343rd in the country, and blocked 3.2 shots per game, placing them 212th nationally.