North Alabama vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

min read
(AP Photo)
BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 28, 2023, 12:13 PM
  • Eastern Kentucky (19-12) is a -8.5 point favorite vs North Alabama (18-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The North Alabama Lions (18-13) visit Alumni Coliseum McBrayer Arena to take on the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (19-12) on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Richmond.

Eastern Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

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

Bet now on Eastern Kentucky vs North Alabama & all college basketball games with BetMGM

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
North Alabama+8.5 -110O 152.5 -110+310
Eastern Kentucky -8.5 -110U 152.5 -110-400

North Alabama vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Eastern Kentucky will win this game with 65.3% confidence.

North Alabama vs Eastern Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts North Alabama will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both North Alabama and Eastern Kentucky, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


Bet now on Eastern Kentucky vs North Alabama and all games with BetMGM


  • North Alabama has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 games (+12.60 Units / 51% ROI)
  • North Alabama have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • North Alabama has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • North Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 24 away games (+4.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • North Alabama have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 5 away games (+4.00 Units / 73% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 31 of their last 46 games (+14.50 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 11 games at home (+9.85 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 21 games (+7.40 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 20 games (+5.40 Units / 25% ROI)

North Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Alabama has gone 15-13 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 2.28% ROI).

  • 13-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.55 Units / 19.73% ROI
  • 15-13 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI
  • 13-15 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI

Eastern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Kentucky has gone 17-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+6.05 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 16-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.15 Units / 8.78% ROI
  • 10-18 when betting the Over for -9.8 Units / -31.82% ROI
  • 18-10 when betting the Under for +7 Units / 22.73% ROI

North Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Alabama has averaged 10.9 assists per game (591 assists/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 14.0

North Alabama has 18.1 free throw attempts per game this season — 4th best among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 16.4

North Alabama has a 31% free throw rate (435 free throw attempts/1,413 field goal attempts) this season — 4th highest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 28%

North Alabama has averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (258 turnovers/24 games) this season — 4th best among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Eastern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Kentucky is shooting 64% from the free throw line (255/396) this season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 71%

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 12.2 offensive rebounds per game (294 rebounds/24 games) this season — best among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 8.7

Eastern Kentucky has made 10.8 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Eastern Kentucky has a 23% free throw rate (849 free throw attempts/3,724 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%

North Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Alabama has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (585 rebounds/24 games) this season — 5th best among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 23.9

North Alabama has allowed 8.3 made three-pointers per game this season — 4th highest among Atlantic Sun Teams ; League Avg: 7.8

North Alabama has forced 11.2 turnovers per game (270 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.8

North Alabama has allowed 73.9 points per game (1,774 points/24 games) this season — 4th highest among Atlantic Sun Teams ; League Avg: 70.4

Eastern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 9.5 steals per game (520 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 9.5 steals per game (520 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,278 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (598 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 23.9


Bet now on Eastern Kentucky vs North Alabama and all games with BetMGM


College Basketball Betting at BetMGM

At BetMGM, you can bet online with updated college basketball betting odds. And with live sports betting, the best online sports betting and mobile sports betting (with the BetMGM Sportsbook app) experiences are at BetMGM.

About the Author

BetMGM Betting

Read More @BETMGM

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.