Georgia Bulldogs vs North Florida Ospreys Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our North Florida vs Georgia NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Athens.

North Florida vs Georgia Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Ospreys versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SEC. The game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Georgia as the -11.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 158.5 points.

North Florida vs. Georgia Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: North Florida Ospreys at Georgia Bulldogs
Where: Athens at Stegeman Coliseum
Date: Tuesday, November 12th
Betting Odds GA -11.5, NFL +470 | GA -685 O/U 158.5

Ospreys Preview: Will North Florida Shock Everyone at Stegeman Coliseum?

North Florida pulled off a significant upset on Sunday, defeating Georgia Tech 105-93 on the road. Entering the game as +14 point underdogs, the Ospreys not only won but covered the spread in the process.

North Florida led 53-49 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Georgia Tech 52-44. The game’s total points of 198 far exceeded the over/under line of 154.5.

Ospreys Offense Breakdown

North Florida's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 105 points with a 53.6% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 60.9%, thanks in large part to their dominance inside, where they shot 73.7% on two-point attempts. However, their three-point shooting was less impressive, as they hit just 29% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-31.

Josh Harris led the way with 22 points on 8-of-10 shooting, while Baye Ndongo added 20 points and 10 rebounds. Jasai Miles and Nate Lliteras each chipped in 18 points, with Lliteras hitting 2-of-4 from three-point range. Javian McCollum also contributed 14 points and a team-high 6 assists.

Ospreys Team Defense

North Florida's defense struggled, giving up 93 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed 37 made field goals on 79 attempts.

From beyond the arc, their opponents shot 44%, hitting 13 of 29 threes. North Florida also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 6.

Bulldogs Preview: Will Georgia Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Georgia cruised to a 92-64 win over Texas Southern on Sunday, November 10th. Playing at home, the Bulldogs were -17.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease.

Georgia led 47-29 at halftime and continued to dominate in the 2nd half, outscoring the Tigers 45-35. The game’s total points reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Georgia put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They hit 12 threes at a 35.3% clip and went 30/39 from the free-throw line, good for 76.9%.

The Bulldogs grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Dakota Leffew led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 threes, while Silas Demary Jr. added 17 points and 6 assists. Kenny Hunter was efficient inside, shooting 8/12 for 16 points.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Georgia's defense gave up 64 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 42% from the field. They connected on 25 of their 59 field goal attempts.

From beyond the arc, Georgia's opponent shot 35%, making 12 of 34 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 39 times, where they hit 30 for 76%.

Ospreys vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, North Florida has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 92 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
In their last ten games at home, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 8-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 75 points per game in these contests.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Ospreys have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 9-1.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 9-1. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.