The North Florida Ospreys (2-8) head into Thursday’s game against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (7-5) as sizable underdogs in a game set to start before noon. The Buccaneers have been strong at home, riding a five-game home winning streak, while the Ospreys have struggled away from Jacksonville and are seeking their first road win of the season. Before tip-off in Charleston, continue reading to get my North Florida vs Charleston Southern prediction for this matchup.
Our North Florida vs Charleston Southern Pick
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: North Florida Ospreys @ Charleston Southern Buccaneers
- Date & Time: Thursday, December 18, 2025, 11:00 AM ET
- Venue: The Buccaneer Field House, North Charleston, South Carolina
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Key Storylines
The Charleston Southern Buccaneers have been strong at home this season, maintaining an unbeaten record on their court and ranking in the upper echelon of the Big South Conference in defense. Charleston Southern allows 74.8 points per game while holding teams to under 40% shooting from the field, which has been a key factor in its home success and 7-5 overall record.
Brycen Blaine has been a key contributor for the Buccaneers, averaging 20.1 points, nearly 8 rebounds, and close to 4 assists per game. Additionally, A’lahn Sumler has been efficient, adding double-digit scoring and strong shooting in recent games.
The North Florida Ospreys enter this contest struggling, particularly on the road, where they are 0-5 this season. UNF’s offense produces points, averaging just under 79 points per game. But their defense has been porous, surrendering over 86 points per contest. Kamrin Oriol leads the Ospreys with 16.3 points per game and is the primary playmaker for UNF.
North Florida’s inconsistency on defense and recent losses make them a difficult pick against an improving Charleston Southern team. The Ospreys have lost three games in a row, all by nine points or more. Though, to be fair, two of those losses came against bigger programs in Dayton and Gonzaga.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- North Florida is 4-2 all-time against Charleston Southern and has won the last four meetings between these teams.
- The Ospreys are 5-2 against the spread this season.
- Charleston Southern is 5-4 against the spread going into Thursday night.
- The under has cashed 4 times in 7 games for North Florida.
- The under has hit 5 times in 9 games for Charleston Southern.
North Florida vs Charleston Southern Model Projection
Final Thoughts
