North Florida vs UNC Asheville Prediction 11-18-24 College Basketball Picks
UNC Asheville (0-2) vs. North Florida (3-1)
November 18, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: North Florida -2.5; Over/Under: +157.5
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The UNC Asheville Bulldogs and North Florida Ospreys meet Monday in college basketball action at the UNF Arena. Here’s a North Florida vs UNC Asheville Prediction. This article will include a North Florida vs UNC Asheville Pick.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs Betting Preview
The UNC Asheville Bulldogs lost to Alabama and Ohio, and they play Southeast Missouri State and Central Arkansas next. The UNC Asheville Bulldogs are averaging 65 points on 34.6 percent shooting and allowing 96 points on 54.3 percent shooting. Josh Banks is averaging 13 points and 5 rebounds, while Fletcher Abee is averaging 13 points and 1.5 rebounds. Toyaz Solomon is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Marsh is grabbing 1 rebound. The UNC Asheville Bulldogs are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 52.8 percent from the free throw line. The UNC Asheville Bulldogs are allowing 38.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.5 rebounds per game.
North Florida Ospreys Betting Preview
The North Florida Ospreys beat Georgia Tech, lost to Georgia, and they play SIU Edwardsville and Nebraska next. The North Florida Ospreys are averaging 86.5 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 80 points on 48 percent shooting. Liam Murphy is averaging 16.3 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Josh Harris is averaging 15.3 points and 6 rebounds. Nate Lliteras is the third double-digit scorer and Jasai Miles is grabbing 7.3 rebounds. The North Florida Ospreys are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. The North Florida Ospreys are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game.
Why the North Florida Ospreys will win
- North Florida has won 22 of its last 24 night games against non-conference opponents at UNF Arena.
- North Carolina-Asheville has lost each of its last three games.
- North Florida has won the first half in 23 of its last 24 night games against non-conference opponents at UNF Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of North Carolina-Asheville’s last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
- Each of North Florida’s last five night games against non-conference opponents at UNF Arena have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Florida ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (58.8%).
- North Florida ranks T21st among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.5).
- North Carolina-Asheville ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (52.8%).
- North Carolina-Asheville ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (34.0).
North Florida vs UNC Asheville Prediction
The UNC Asheville Bulldogs haven’t played much defense through two games, and I doubt playing on the road yet again likely helps. The North Florida Ospreys beat Georgia Tech outright as a double-digit dog, hung around with Georgia, and are 4-0 ATS on the season. North Florida is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games overall. The North Florida Ospreys have been one of the more impressive teams through the first week or so. I’ll gladly lay the bucket with the Ospreys.
