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Central Arkansas vs North Florida Prediction 1/16/25 College Basketball Picks
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North Florida (8-9) vs Central Arkansas (5-12)
Game Info: Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 7:00 pm (UNF Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: North Florida -10 — Over/Under: 157
The Central Arkansas Bears and North Florida Ospreys meet Thursday in college basketball action at the UNF Arena. Here’s a Central Arkansas vs North Florida Prediction. This article will include a Central Arkansas vs North Florida Pick.
Central Arkansas Bears Betting Preview
The Central Arkansas Bears lost to Stetson and Florida Gulf Coast, and they play Jacksonville, Austin Peay, and Lipscomb next. The Central Arkansas Bears are averaging 71.9 points on 39.1 percent shooting and allowing 77 on 44.5 percent shooting. Layne Taylor is averaging 17.4 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Elias Cato is averaging 16.2 points and 5.3 rebounds. Brayden Fagbemi is dishing 4.4 assists and Michael Evbagharu is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Central Arkansas Bears are shooting 27.6 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free throw line. The Central Arkansas Bears are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
North Florida Ospreys Betting Preview
The North Florida Ospreys lost to Eastern Kentucky, beat Bellarmine, and they play North Alabama, Queens, and West Georgia next. The North Florida Ospreys are averaging 83.8 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 85.1 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Josh Harris is averaging 14.5 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Jasai Miles is averaging 14.4 points and 6.8 rebounds. Liam Murphy is the third double-digit scorer and Nate Lliteras is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The North Florida Ospreys are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 66.4 percent from the free throw line. The North Florida Ospreys are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
Why the North Florida Ospreys will win
- Central Arkansas has lost each of its last eight night games against Conference opponents.
- North Florida has won 12 of its last 13 games at UNF Arena following a road win.
- North Florida has won the first half in four of its last five home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Central Arkansas Bears will win
- North Florida has lost five of its last six home games against the ASUN Conference.
- North Florida has lost the first half in three of its last four night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of North Florida’s last six home games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 160+ points.
- Six of Central Arkansas’ last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Florida ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (67.6).
- North Florida ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (31.6).
- Central Arkansas ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (33.0).
- Central Arkansas ranks T7th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (65.3).
Central Arkansas vs North Florida Injury Report
Neither Central Arkansas nor North Florida have a player listed on its injury report.
Central Arkansas vs North Florida Prediction
The Central Arkansas Bears shoot below 40 percent from the field and have yet to win a road game this season. The North Florida Ospreys are going to be favored, obviously, but they’re also 2-7 ATS in their last nine games. Central Arkansas has covered six of its last nine games and is 5-1 ATS in its last six games as an underdog. Central Arkansas doesn’t shoot well enough to pull off an upset, but the Bears find ways to hang around. We can’t say the same for North Florida. I’ll gladly grab the 10 free points with Central Arkansas on Thursday night.
