Eastern Kentucky vs North Alabama Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/4/25

In this article, we will formulate an Eastern Kentucky vs North Alabama Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 4th, at the Flowers Hall. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Colonels’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Lions’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Eastern Kentucky

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving North Alabama

-Recent betting trends in games played between Eastern Kentucky and North Alabama

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Colonels and Lions. 

Eastern Kentucky’s Offense Impressed

Eastern Kentucky’s offense sure put on a show in the last game against Central Arkansas. The offense scored 89 points and they ended up winning by six points. Guard George Kimble III had a strong game putting up 33 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. There were three different players that put up at least 12 points. Two games ago against Louisville, they were also super competitive, but they ended up losing by two points. 

Eastern Kentucky on the season is averaging 77.8 points while their defense is giving up 75.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 126th in the league. One thing you know about this team is they are going to shoot the ball a whole lot. They are averaging 67.9 shots per game which is second in the league. The Colonels are led by George Kimble III who is averaging 17 points while shooting 37.7 percent from the field. Devonte Blanton is averaging 16.8 points while shooting 45.8 percent from the field. Eastern Kentucky is dealing with zero injuries heading into this game. 

Can North Alabama Build on the Last Game?

North Alabama in the last game faced off against Bellarmine and they scored 82 points and they ended up winning by 16 points. At halftime, they were up 38-29 and in the second half, they pulled away even further. Guard Daniel Ortiz had a strong game putting up 26 points. There are three different players that put up at least 13 points. Two games ago against Loyola Marymount, there wasn’t as much success and they ended up losing 85-69. Three games ago against Charleston Southern, they scored 86 points and that offense is going to need to be better. 

North Alabama on the season is averaging 78.4 points while their defense is giving up 71.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 112th while the defense is ranked 205th. They are averaging 63.4 shot attempts per game which is 43rd in college basketball. Guard Jacari Lane has been the top player averaging 16 points while shooting 42.9 percent from the field. North Alabama is dealing with no injuries heading into this game. 

Eastern Kentucky vs North Alabama Prediction 

Eastern Kentucky and North Alabama are both going to put up a ton of shots here, and that is going to be the difference here. North Alabama is averaging 78.4 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Their defense however is going to have no answer here, for the Eastern Kentucky offense. These are both teams that put up a ton of shots each game, and both are going to make plenty of those shots. This is a strong play. Back the over to cash here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Over