Nebraska vs North Florida Prediction 12-1-24 College Basketball Picks
North Florida (5-2) vs. Nebraska (5-1)
December 1, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Nebraska -15.5; Over/Under: +155.5
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The North Florida Ospreys and Nebraska Cornhuskers meet Sunday in college basketball action at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. Here’s a Nebraska vs North Florida Prediction. This article will include a Nebraska vs North Florida Pick.
North Florida Ospreys Betting Preview
The North Florida Ospreys beat SIU Edwardsville, lost to UNC Asheville, and they play Georgia Southern, UNC Greensboro, and UNC Asheville next. The North Florida Ospreys are averaging 86.7 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 77.4 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Josh Harris is averaging 15.6 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Nate Lliteras is averaging 14.3 points and 4.9 rebounds. Liam Murphy is the third double-digit scorer and Jasai Miles is grabbing 7.7 rebounds. The North Florida Ospreys are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 62.7 percent from the free throw line. The North Florida Ospreys are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.6 rebounds per game.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview
The Nebraska Cornhuskers beat Creighton and South Dakota, and they play Michigan State, Indiana, and Murray State next. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are averaging 76.8 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 65 points on 39 percent shooting. Brice Williams is averaging 18.7 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Connor Essegian is averaging 13.5 points and 2.5 rebounds. Juwan Gary is the third double-digit scorer and Rollie Worster is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are shooting 28.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free throw line. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win
- Nebraska has won each of its last 20 games at Pinnacle Bank Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- North Florida has lost each of its last six games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Nebraska has won the first half in each of its last 12 games at Pinnacle Bank Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Nebraska’s last 17 day games at Pinnacle Bank Arena has produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
- Four of North Florida’s last five games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 164+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Nebraska ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (22.2).
- Nebraska ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (28.2).
- North Florida ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (13.4).
- North Florida ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (35.1).
Nebraska vs North Florida Prediction
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are obviously the more talented team and could blow the doors off if things break right. The problem is Nebraska has allowed teams to hang around this season and the offense comes and goes. North Florida is battle-tested, shoots the ball well enough to hang around, and is 5-1 ATS on the season. North Florida has covered 7 of its last 9 games overall. North Florida beat Georgia Tech as a double-digit underdog. Give me Ospreys and the points.
