North Alabama vs North Florida Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks
North Florida (9-9) vs North Alabama (11-7)
Game Info: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm (UNF Arena)
Betting Odds: North Florida +2 -- Over/Under: 163.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The North Alabama Lions and North Florida Ospreys meet Saturday in college basketball action at the UNF Arena. Here’s a North Alabama vs North Florida Prediction. This article will include a North Alabama vs North Florida Pick.
North Alabama Lions Betting Preview
The North Alabama Lions beat Stetson, lost to Jacksonville, and they play Lipscomb, Austin Peay, and Queens next. The North Alabama Lions are averaging 78.2 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 70.8 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Jacari Lane is averaging 15.8 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Dallas Howell is averaging 11.3 points and 2.7 rebounds. Daniel Ortiz is the third double-digit scorer and Taye Fields is grabbing 8 rebounds. The North Alabama Lions are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The North Alabama Lions are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.
North Florida Ospreys Betting Preview
The North Florida Ospreys beat Bellarmine and Central Arkansas, and they play Queens, West Georgia, and Stetson next. The North Florida Ospreys are averaging 84.3 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 84.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Jasai Miles is averaging 14.8 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Josh Harris is averaging 13.9 points and 6.8 rebounds. Nate Lliteras is the third double-digit scorer and Liam Murphy is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The North Florida Ospreys are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 65.6 percent from the free throw line. The North Florida Ospreys are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.
Why the North Florida Ospreys will win
- North Florida has won each of its last five home games following a home win.
- North Alabama has lost seven of its last eight Saturday day road games against Conference opponents.
Why the North Alabama Lions will win
- North Florida has lost each of its last five day games against Conference opponents.
- North Florida has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of North Alabama's last 10 road games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 160 or fewer points.
- Six of North Florida's last seven home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 164+ 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 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (31.2).
- North Alabama ranks T15th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.2).
- North Alabama ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (10.7).
North Alabama vs North Florida Injury Report
Neither North Alabama nor North Florida have a player listed on its injury report.
North Alabama vs North Florida Prediction
The North Florida Ospreys have been good at home in the past, but they have three home losses already this season and have massive issues defensively. North Alabama has racked up three road victories, and they're 10-6 ATS on the season. It's hard to take North Florida seriously with the defensive effort we see night-to-night. The North Florida Ospreys have allowed 80 or more points in nine of their last 11 games. That's just not going to get it done, and I usually shy far away from teams that bad defensively. Even on the road, I'll lay the bucket with North Alabama.
Randy’s Pick North Alabama -2
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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