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Bellarmine vs. North Florida
The Bellarmine Knights will travel to UNF Arena to take on the North Florida Ospreys in the first round of the ASUN Championship Tournament (7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+). The Knights will look revenge against North Florida after losing to them on Friday 79-67. Meanwhile, the Ospreys will look to beat Bellarmine once again and advance in the tournament.
Bellarmine Basketball
With an 14-17 record on the season and an 9-9 record in conference play, the Knights locked up the eighth seed in the ASUN Tournament. Bellarmine could not lock up a home court advantage in the first round which might be a problem for them. The Knights have struggled on the road this season as they are 6-11 as the away team.
Bellarmine has only two players averaging double-digit points a game on the season. Senior guard Garrett Tipton has been leading the Knights this year as he leads the team in points. Tipton is averaging 12.8 points a game on the season. They are also, led by their freshman guard Ben Johnson, who is averaging 10.7 points a game this season.
In their loss against North Florida, freshman guard Peter Suder led the Knights in scoring finishing with 12 points. Johnson off the bench was right behind him with 11 points. They just could not stop the Ospreys offense. In the loss, Bellarmine shot 53.1% from the floor and 44.4% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Knights are averaging 66.3 points a game on the season. Defensively, Bellarmine has been great only allowing teams to score an average of 66.6 points a game on the season. Look to see if this Knights defense can slow North Florida’s offense down.
North Florida Basketball
With a 14-16 record on the season and an 9-9 record in conference play, the Ospreys locked up the seventh seed in the ASUN Tournament. North Florida has been great at home this season as they are 11-2 in the UNF Arena. Look to see if North Florida can keep up their dominant play at home when Bellarmine comes into town.
The Ospreys this year have been led by senior forward Carter Hendricksen, who leads the team in points and rebounds. Hendrickson is averaging 16.5 points and 6.3 rebounds a game on the season. He has gotten help from senior guard Jose Placer, who is averaging 14.1 points a game on the season.
In their win against Bellarmine, Hendricksen went off finishing with 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists. Senior guard Jarius Hicklen also had a monster game finishing with 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists. In the win, North Florida shot 48.4% from the field and 50.0% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Ospreys have been good this season averaging 76.3 points a game. Defensively, they have struggled badly allowing teams to score an average of 77.6 points a game. Look to see if they can turn their defensive struggles around at home and pick up a huge win against Bellarmine.
Bellarmine vs. North Florida Betting Odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: North Florida Ospreys -4
- Over/Under: 141.5
- Moneyline: (Check back in later)
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Bellarmine vs. North Florida all-time series
The Knights and the Ospreys have played each other 2 times since both teams were classified as major schools. Both teams split the series at one win a piece.
Bellarmine vs. North Florida Trends
– Bellarmine is 10-7 ATS on the road this year.
– North Florida is 11-2 ATS at home this year.
– The Knights are 8-9-1 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Ospreys are 10-8 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Knights are 9-5 ATS following a loss this year.
– The Ospreys are 7-6 ATS following a win this year.
Bellarmine vs. North Florida Prediction
I like North Florida at home in this spot. These teams just played each other and the Ospreys won pretty easily. I think Hendricksen has another big game against the Knights. Bellarmine just does not have the offensive weapons to keep up with the Ospreys. North Florida advances in the ASUN Tournament by beating Bellarmine 73-62.
Bellarmine vs. North Florida pick: The North Florida Ospreys cover the spread (-4.0).
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