Earning a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for Belmont when they take on the Ospreys on Monday in college hoops betting action.

The Ospreys sit at 7-7 (0-0 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Bruins are currently 9-5 (2-2 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? North Florida is 0-0 OU, and Belmont is 3-1 OU.



View Belmont vs North Florida Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Ospreys - Bruins odds would favor the Bruins if the lines were set according to our power ranks. North Florida is rated No. 214 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Belmont is at No. 105. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 82-67 win for the Bruins.



How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and Bruins is ranked No. 105 in NCAA hoops at 36.9 per game. Contrast that with North Florida’s No. 158 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, North Florida is the No. 221-ranked team in the country at 5.7 per game, while Belmont rates No. 29 at 8.4 per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Belmont owns the country's No. 287-rated mark, allowing 77.6 points per game on the highway. North Florida, on the other hand, rates No. 194 in scoring at home.

Last time out for Belmont, they were a 79-74 Sportsbook as they battled Marshall at home. Belmont earned a 79-74 victory over Marshall on Thursday, getting 23 points from Scott Saunders at Curb Event Center.

Last time out for North Florida, they were an 85-78 Sportsbook as they battled Palm Beach Atlantic at home. The Ospreys grabbed an 85-78 win over the Sailfish on Friday, behind a 23-point effort from Parker Smith at UNF Arena.

Next up:
Belmont at Jacksonville, Wednesday, January 4
North Florida home to Lipscomb, Wednesday, January 4