The Ospreys will try to cover the spread at UNF Arena on Wednesday when they get a visit from the Lipscomb Bison in college basketball action.

North Florida battles the Bison, currently sitting with a 7-8 mark (0-0 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals bettors, are 0-0 for the Ospreys and 0-0 for the Bison.



View Lipscomb vs North Florida Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Ospreys - Bison odds would favor the Bison if the lines were set according to our power ranks. North Florida is rated No. 214 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Lipscomb is at No. 198. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 72-65 win for the Bison.



How They Match Up:
Scoring and defensive stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features North Florida's No. 242-ranked scoring average of 64.9 PPG, against a Bison defense rated No. 294 and allowing 73.9 PPG. The Ospreys FG% has averaged 44.1% to date this season, more than the Bison shooters have managed so far (43.6% per game).

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Lipscomb owns the country's No. 321-rated mark, allowing 81.1 points per game on the highway. North Florida, on the other hand, rates No. 252 in scoring at home.

Lipscomb won its last outing, a 77-71 result against Jacksonville on January 2. Lipscomb got 17 points from Jordan Burgason en route to a 77-71 victory over Jacksonville on Monday at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

North Florida was an 83-53 loser in its last match at home against Belmont. North Florida was run off the court by the Bruins on Monday as Belmont routed them 83-53 at UNF Arena.

Next up:
Lipscomb at Belmont, Friday, January 6
North Florida at Florida Gulf Coast, Saturday, January 7