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| MATCHUP | North Florida Ospreys | Charleston Southern Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-8 | 7-5 |
| Where | Buccaneer Fieldhouse, Charleston, SC | |
| When | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | |
| Time | 11:00 AM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
North Florida Ospreys Betting Preview
The North Florida Ospreys enter Thursday’s contest with a 2–8 overall win-loss record, including a 0–5 record on the road. The Ospreys have compiled wins over New College of Florida and Trinity Baptist, while dropping games to Florida, Tennessee, Wofford, Southern Miss, Prairie View A&M, SIU‑Edwardsville, Gonzaga and the Dayton Flyers. In the North Florida Ospreys 111-67 victory over the Trinity Baptist Eagles last month, North Florida forward Dalton Gayman tallied 17 points (5 of 8 shooting field), 7 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal illustrating his ability to play at a high level.The North Florida Ospreys average 69.4 points per game on 41.5% shooting from the field and 34.5% from three‑point range per game. The Ospreys are allowing opponents 91.4 points per game which ranks an abysmal 360th in the nation.
Senior guard Kamrin Oriol has been a standout performer for the North Florida Ospreys in 2025, averaging 16.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 0.8 steals per game. Sophomore guard Kent Jackson is averaging 11.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 steals per contest. Freshman forward Trey Cady is averaging 10.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.5 steals per game.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers Betting Preview
The Charleston Southern Buccaneers enter Thursday’s contest with a 7–5 overall win-loss record, including a 5–0 record at home. The Buccaneers have amassed wins over the Citadel, Eastern Carolina, and IU Indianapolis, while dropping games to Virginia Tech, Alabama A&M, Lindenwood and the South Carolina Gamecocks. In the Charleston Southern Buccaneers dominant 84-44 win over the South Carolina State Bulldogs earlier this month, Charleston Southern guard Brycen Blaine accumulated 18 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block.The Charleston Southern Buccaneers average 76.2 points per game on 41.6% shooting from the field and 34.7% from three‑point range per game. On the defensive side of the basketball, the Buccaneers are allowing opponents 75.8 points per game
Junior guard Brycen Blaine leads the Charleston Southern Buccaneers averaging 20.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1 steal per game. Junior guard A’lahn Sumler is averaging 12.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal a contest. Senior Reis Jones provides the Buccaneers with an interior presence averaging 6.4 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 blocks.
Why the North Florida Ospreys Will Win
• Quality guard play. Senior guard Kamrin Oriol has been a standout performer for the North Florida Ospreys in 2025, averaging 16.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 0.8 steals per game.• Motivation. The North Florida Ospreys arrive at tomorrow night’s game on the heels of a three-game losing streak.
Why the Charleston Southern Buccaneers Will Win
• Blaine’s scoring. Brycen Blaine leads the team with 20.1 points per game.• Home court advantage. The Charleston Southern Buccaneers are 5-0 at home this season.
• Defensive edge. The Charleston Southern Buccaneers allow just 76.2 points per game compared to UNF’s 91.5 per contest.
North Florida vs. Charleston Southern Prediction
This matchup features the North Florida Ospreys balanced attack against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers defensive edge and home court advantage. Look for Ospreys to lean on Kamrin Oriol’s scoring and Trey Cady’s shooting ability, while Charleston Southern relies on Brycen Blaine’s scoring and the team’s quality defense.The North Florida Ospreys defense has struggled all season, and Charleston Southern’s ability to control tempo at home should prove decisive in this one. The Buccaneers defensive edge and rebounding presence give them the tools to pull away late. With that said, I am backing the Charleston Southern Buccaneers to win this game.