Eastern Kentucky vs North Alabama Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

North Alabama guard Jacari Lane (5) looks to go up for a basket as Auburn guard JP Pegues (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
(AP Photo/Butch Dill)
  • North Alabama is a -5.5 point favorite vs Eastern Kentucky
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Eastern Kentucky / North Alabama TV channel: ESPN+

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels visit CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall to take on the North Alabama Lions on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30pm EST in Florence, AL.

North Alabama is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Eastern Kentucky vs. North Alabama Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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Eastern Kentucky vs. North Alabama Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Eastern Kentucky+5.5 -110O 152.5 -115+195
North Alabama -5.5 -110U 152.5 -105-250

Eastern Kentucky vs North Alabama Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Alabama will win this college basketball game with 66.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Eastern Kentucky vs North Alabama Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts North Alabama will cover the spread with 61.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 30 games (+15.61 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 18 away games (+8.35 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.06 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.75 Units / 6% ROI)
  • North Alabama have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • North Alabama has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.00 Units / 12% ROI)
  • North Alabama has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • North Alabama has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.80 Units / 2% ROI)
  • North Alabama has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+0.65 Units / 1% ROI)

Eastern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Kentucky has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 5-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.6 Units / 7.73% ROI
  • 8-4 when betting the Over for +3.6 Units / 27.38% ROI
  • 4-8 when betting the Under for -4.85 Units / -36.6% ROI

North Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Alabama has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.2 Units / 8.89% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI

Eastern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Kentucky has a 24% free throw rate (231 free throw attempts/950 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 14.3 offensive rebounds per game (200 rebounds/14 games) this season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.6

Eastern Kentucky has 16.5 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 47th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Eastern Kentucky has made 9.6 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.9

North Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Alabama has averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (128 turnovers/14 games) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

North Alabama averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (298 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

North Alabama shot 77% from the free throw line (449/587) last season — 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

North Alabama has averaged 1.26 points per shot (3,385 points/2,695 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Eastern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (314 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 41st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 9.5 steals per game (133 steals/14 games) this season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Eastern Kentucky has 314 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th most among Atlantic Sun Teams

Eastern Kentucky has allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (3,269 points/2,695 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among Atlantic Sun Teams ; League Avg: 1.25

North Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Alabama averaged 5.5 steals per game (165 steals/30 games) last season — tied for 45th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

North Alabama has averaged 8.9 steals per game (125 steals/14 games) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

North Alabama forced 9.6 turnovers per game (288 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

North Alabama has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,148/2,580) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th best among Atlantic Sun Teams ; League Avg: 45%


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