Wednesday, December 21, 2016

USF Sun Dome

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The North Florida Ospreys travel to USF Sun Dome to play the South Florida Bulls on Wednesday, December 21, 2016.

The Ospreys come into this game with an overall record of 4-10 and a road record of 0-7. They are 2-2 against the spread and their over/under record is 1-3. The Bulls have an overall record of 5-4 and a home record of 4-2. They have an over/under record of 3-3 and they are 3-3 against the spread.

Dallas Moore comes into this contest averaging 22.9 points per game while playing 33.6 minutes per night so far this season for the Ospreys. He pulls down 3.5 rebounds per game and dishes out 3.8 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 49% while his free throw percentage is currently at 88%. Garrett Sams averages 9.8 points per game in 22.7 minutes per contest this season. He averages 1.4 assists per contest and 4.1 rebounds per game for North Florida. His field goal percentage is 44% for the year while his free throw percentage is 73%.

Jahmal McMurray averages 20.3 points per game while playing 35.3 minutes per contest this year for the Bulls. He grabs 2.7 rebounds per game and has 2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage currently is at 70%. Geno Thorpe averages 13.6 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 33.8 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.8 rebounds per contest and 4.4 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 36% and his free throw percentage is 82%.

North Florida averages 67.2 points per contest this season which ranks them 277th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is -16.4 and their shooting percentage is 40% as a team which has them ranked 297th. Behind the arc they shoot 33% which is good for 248th in the country. They average 35.9 rebounds per game and 10.3 assists per game which ranks them 165th and 328th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 348th with 18.8 per game. The Ospreys allow 83.5 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 322nd in the nation. They also allow a 50% shooting percentage and a 41% average from behind the arc ranking them 328th and 324th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 35.5 rebounds a game which ranks 156th and they give up 17.8 assists per contest which puts them in 335th place in the country. They force 13.2 turnovers per game which ranks them 218th in Division 1.

South Florida averages 71.1 points per game this year which ranks them 211th in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is -1.2 and their shooting percentage is 48% as a team which has them sitting in the 49th spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 38% which is good for 60th in the nation. They average 36.2 rebounds per game and 12.9 assists per contest which ranks them 146th and 198th respectively. In the turnover department the Bulls rank 321st with 16.1 per game. The Bulls allow 72.3 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 168th in the country. They also allow a 40% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc ranking them 46th and 223rd in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 37.7 rebounds a game which ranks 250th and they give up 15.1 assists per contest which puts them in 270th place in the nation. The Bulls force 13.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 220th in college basketball.

The Ospreys average 69.2 points per game on the road this season and they have scored 73 ppg in their past 3 contests. They have an average scoring differential of -12.3 on the road and in their past 3 games their difference is -16.7 per contest. The Ospreys have an offensive rating of 101.5 and they assist on 47.8% of their shots. In terms of pace they average 75.3 possessions per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 52%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 54% and they shoot 3 pointers on 42% of their shots. North Florida turns the ball over an average of 20.6 times per 100 possessions and they get a steal on 6.6% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 52.7% while their offensive rebound percentage is 34%. The Ospreys give up 81.6 points per game on the road this season and they have surrendered 89.7 points per contest in their last 3 games.

The Bulls score 71.8 ppg at home and they have averaged 70.7 points per contest in their last 3 games.They have an average scoring differential of -2 in their past 3 contests and at home this season they have a difference of 0 points per game. The Bulls have a rating on offense of 99.5 and 49.4% of their shots are assisted. They possess the ball 70.5 times per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage for the year is 53%. As an offensive unit they have a true shooting percentage of 55% and they attempt 3 pointers on 27% of their shots. South Florida turns it over an average of 20.2 times per 100 possessions and they steal the ball on 9.6% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 49% while their offensive rebound percentage for the season is 27.9%. The Bulls give up 71.8 points per contest at home this year and they have given up 72.7 points per game in their past 3 contests.

North Florida Ospreys Betting Trends

The North Florida Ospreys are 2-2 against the spread

The North Florida Ospreys are 1-3 against the over/under

South Florida Bulls Betting Trends

The South Florida Bulls are 3-3 against the spread

The South Florida Bulls are 3-3 against the over/under

North Florida Ospreys Injuries

No key injuries to report

South Florida Bulls Injuries

12/19/16 G Troy Holston Knee "?" Tuesday vs. No Illinois

Tony's Pick: Take South Florida

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