Florida vs North Florida Prediction 12-21-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Florida vs North Florida prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 21st at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Florida Gators Betting Preview

The Florida Gators are 11-0 this year after they defeated North Carolina by a score of 90-84 in their last game. Florida led 46-34 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite allowing 50 points in the second half. The Gators shot 46.2% from the field, 34.4% on three pointers, and 70.4% on free throws in the game. Will Richard led Florida with 22 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Gators won their first ten games in a row, with all ten coming by double digits. Florida has scored 86.5 points per game and they have allowed 66.8 points against per game, while also averaging 43.6 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game this season. Walter Clayton Jr. is averaging 18.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, while Florida is shooting 47.2% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 33.6% on three pointers this year. 

North Florida Ospreys Betting Preview

The North Florida Ospreys are 7-5 this season after they lost to UNC Asheville by a score of 95-81 in their last game. North Florida trailed 43-30 at halftime and they allowed 52 points in the second half in the loss. The Ospreys shot 41.3% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 77.3% on free throws in the game. Nate Lliteras led North Florida with 16 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Ospreys defeated UNC Greensboro by a score of 89-77, but did lose to Georgia Southern before that. North Florida has scored 87.9 points per game and they have allowed 82.7 points against per game, while also averaging 39.2 rebounds and 17.6 assists per game this season. Josh Harris is averaging 16.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steal per game, while North Florida is shooting 45.9% from the field, 66.3% on free throws, and 36.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why Florida will beat North Florida

• Florida has won each of its last 17 games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• North Florida has lost four of its last five road games.
• Florida has won the first half in each of its last 16 games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

Why North Florida will beat Florida

• North Florida has won three of its last four games following a road loss.
• North Florida has won the first half in three of its last four day games.

Matchup/League Facts

• Florida ranks T4th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (43.6).
• Florida ranks T15th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (86.5).
• North Florida ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (13.6).
• North Florida ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (37.3).

Florida vs North Florida Prediction 

Florida comes into this matchup after picking up a nice win against North Carolina in their last game, and they will try to stay undefeated here. The Gators are scoring over 86 points per game and they are shooting 47.2% from the field. North Florida has alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they have allowed 93+ points in two of their last three. The Ospreys are allowing 82.7 points against per game and I think Florida might reach 95 in this matchup. Take the over here.