| MATCHUP | North Alabama Lions | Alabama A&M Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-4 | 5-4 |
| Spread | -1.5 -110 | +1.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -125 | +105 |
| Total | Over 136.5 (-115) | Under 136.5 (-105) |
| Where | Event Center, Huntsville, AL | |
| When | Monday, December 15, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | None | |
Alabama A&M Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Alabama A&M Bulldogs enter Monday night’s contest with a 5–4 overall win-loss record, including a perfect 4–0 mark at home. The Bulldogs have compiled wins over Blue Mountain, Charleston Southern, Lindenwood, Tennessee State, and Arkansas Baptist, while dropping games to Indiana, Clemson, Coastal Carolina, and Lipscomb. In Alabama A&M’s 80–53 win over Tennessee State earlier this month, guard Sami Pissis tallied 21 points (7 of 12 shooting from the field), 7 assists, 1 rebound and 2 steals showcasing his ability to lead the offense.The Alabama A&M Bulldogs average 63.9 points per game on 39 percent shooting from the field and 33.6 percent shooting from three‑point range. Defensively, the Bulldogs are allowing opponents 75.9 points per game.
Senior guard Sami Pissis leads the Alabama A&M Bulldogs averaging 12 points, 3 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1 steal a game. Senior guard Kintavious Dozier contributes 12.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.6 steals per contest. Senior forward PJ Eason provides the Aggies with a strong interior presence averaging 7.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks a game.
North Alabama Lions Betting Preview
The Southeastern Louisiana Lions enter Monday’s contest with a 4–6 record, including a 1–1 mark in Southland Conference play. The Lions have compiled wins over Northwestern State, Jacksonville State the San Francisco Dons, while losing games to Mississippi State, Clemson and the East Tennessee State Buccaneers. In the North Alabama Lions 73–66 win over Jacksonville State last month, forward Donte Bacchus accumulated 19 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block illustrating his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor.The North Alabama Lions average 68.4 points on 41 percent shooting from the field and 31.5 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. On the defensive side of the basketball, the Lions are allowing opponents 75.4 points per game.
Senior forward Donte Bacchus leads the North Alabama Lions averaging 14.1 points, 6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game, while shooting 49.5 percent from the field. Junior forward Corneilous Williams adds 13.6 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per contest, providing the Lions with a presence in the paint. Junior guard Canin Jefferson averages 10.9 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.
Why the Alabama A&M Bulldogs will win
• Quality guard play. Kintavious Dozier and Sami Pissis can create offense and keep the Alabama A&M Bulldogs competitive.• Home dominance. The Bulldogs are unbeaten at home (4–0) this season.
• Balanced scoring. Dozier, Pissis, and Eason provide consistent and reliable scoring.
• Interior defense. Senior forward PJ Eason provides rim protection and rebounding averaging 1.8 blocks and 6.9 rebounds per game.
Why the North Alabama Lions will win
• Frontcourt strength. Forwards Donte Bacchus and Corneilous Williams provide strong rebounding and interior defense for the Lions.• Quality guard play. Junior guard Canin Jefferson averages 10.9 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.
• Momentum. The Lions arrive at tomorrow night’s game on the heels of a three-game winning streak.
Alabama A&M vs. North Alabama Prediction
This matchup features the Alabama A&M Bulldogs balanced guard play against the North Alabama Lions frontcourt strength. I expect the Bulldogs to lean on Dozier’s scoring and Pissis’ playmaking to control tempo, while the Lions will rely on Williams rebounding and Jefferson’s shooting to keep pace.Alabama A&M’s ability to defend the paint and capitalize on home‑court advantage should prove to be the difference in this game. With that said, I am backing the Alabama A&M Bulldogs plus the 1.5 points in this game.