North Florida (14-14) vs Jacksonville (16-11)
February 20, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: North Florida +1.5 — Over/Under: 157.5
The Jacksonville Dolphins and North Florida Ospreys meet Thursday in college basketball action at the UNF Arena. Here’s a Jacksonville vs North Florida Prediction. This article will include a Jacksonville vs North Florida Pick.
Jacksonville Dolphins Betting Preview
The Jacksonville Dolphins lost to North Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast, and they play Eastern Kentucky and Stetson next. The Jacksonville Dolphins are averaging 72.4 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 71.3 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Robert McCray V is averaging 16.3 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Zimi Nwokeji is averaging 9.5 points and 4.3 rebounds. Stephon Payne III is dishing 0.8 assists and Zach Bell is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Jacksonville Dolphins are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 67.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Jacksonville Dolphins are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
North Florida Ospreys Betting Preview
The North Florida Ospreys lost to Central Arkansas, beat Stetson, and they play Florida Gulf Coast and Eastern Kentucky next. The North Florida Ospreys are averaging 83.6 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 84.9 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Jasai Miles is averaging 15.4 points and 7 rebounds, while Josh Harris is averaging 13.8 points and 6.9 rebounds. Liam Murphy is the third double-digit scorer and Nate Lliteras is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The North Florida Ospreys are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 67.7 percent from the free throw line. The North Florida Ospreys are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
Why the North Florida Ospreys will win
- North Florida has won 14 of its last 15 games at UNF Arena following a road win.
- Jacksonville has lost eight of its last 10 night games at UNF Arena.
- Jacksonville has lost the first half in nine of its last 11 games at UNF Arena.
Why the Jacksonville Dolphins will win
- Jacksonville has won four of its last five road night games against Conference opponents.
- North Florida has lost three of its last four games against the ASUN Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty-five of Jacksonville’s last 26 Thursday night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
- Each of North Florida’s last six night games at UNF Arena has produced a total of 164+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Florida ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (31.4).
- North Florida ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (67.1).
Jacksonville vs North Florida Injury Report
Neither Jacksonville nor North Florida have a player listed on its injury report.
Jacksonville vs North Florida Prediction
Jacksonville is probably the better team and has managed to win seven road games, but I still like North Florida and the points. North Florida beat Jacksonville on the road earlier this month as a 7.5-point underdog. North Florida is also a tough out at home despite the five losses, as the UNF Arena has a crowd that usually shows up. North Florida has won four of the last five meetings against Jacksonville. I’ll take a shot with the points and North Florida at home on Thursday night.