Teams trending in opposite directions meet in a non-conference battle when the North Florida Ospreys face the Florida State Seminoles on Thursday afternoon. The Ospreys (4-14) have lost five in a row, while the Seminoles (11-5) have won four straight. Tipoff from Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Fla., is set for noon ET. Florida State is favored by 21.5 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points is set at 137.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college basketball odds page).
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The model knows the Seminoles have four players averaging at least 9.2 points per game, led by sophomore guard Caleb Mills. Mills was a big reason the Seminoles were able to outlast sixth-ranked Duke in overtime on Tuesday. He scored 18 points, blocked two shots and made two steals. It was his second double-digit scoring performance in a row and the 11th time this season. His best game was a 27-point effort in a 79-70 win over Louisville on Jan. 8. For the year, he is averaging 13.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.9 steals per game.
The model also knows the Ospreys hope leading scorer Jose Placer can go. The redshirt sophomore guard leads the team, averaging 12.9 points per game. If he can't, sophomore guard Jarius Hicklen will look to step up his game. Hicklen was on fire in Monday's loss to Kennesaw State, finishing with a season-high 17 points and six rebounds. He has reached double-figure scoring in eight games, including a 16-point effort at No. 20 Florida in an 85-55 loss on Dec. 8.
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