North Alabama vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 8

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  • Eastern Kentucky is a -6.5 point favorite vs North Alabama
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • North Alabama / Eastern Kentucky TV channel: ESPN+

The North Alabama Lions visit Baptist Health Arena to take on the Eastern Kentucky Colonels on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Richmond, KY.

Eastern Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The North Alabama vs. Eastern Kentucky Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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

North Alabama vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Eastern Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 69.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

North Alabama vs Eastern Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Eastern Kentucky will cover the spread with 57.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • North Alabama has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+10.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • North Alabama has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • North Alabama has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • North Alabama has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • North Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)

North Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Alabama has a 4-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI).

  • 3-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 17.19% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI

Eastern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Kentucky has a 4-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6 Units / -41.67% ROI).

  • 2-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.95 Units / -62.97% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI

North Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Kentucky has made 10.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.1

Eastern Kentucky is shooting 42% (414/984) this season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Eastern Kentucky has a 28% free throw rate (280 free throw attempts/984 field goal attempts) this season — 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 1.21 points per shot (1,193 points/984 shots) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Eastern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (131 assists/ 139 TOs) this season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

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 9.0 turnovers per game (434 turnovers/48 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

North Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Kentucky has made 10.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.1

Eastern Kentucky is shooting 42% (414/984) this season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Eastern Kentucky has a 28% free throw rate (280 free throw attempts/984 field goal attempts) this season — 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 1.21 points per shot (1,193 points/984 shots) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Eastern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (131 assists/ 139 TOs) this season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

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 9.0 turnovers per game (434 turnovers/48 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8


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