| MATCHUP | North Alabama Lions | UC Davis Aggies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Spread | +9.5 -118 | -9.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | +350 | -455 |
| Total | Over 148.5 (-110) | Under 148.5 (-110) |
| Where | University Credit Union Center, Davis, CA | |
| When | Monday, November 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | MW+ | |
North Alabama vs UC Davis Prediction
North Alabama lost a lot of production from last season and doesn’t bring in enough talent to offset that. UC Davis brings back a good chunk of its core from a year ago and should be eager to make a statement to its new conference. UC Davis is a solid team that can make news in the MWC. As I said before, I wouldn’t sleep on the Aggies. North Alabama just doesn’t have the horses to scare UC Davis. I’m fairly high on this group and will be watching closely, especially once conference play begins. I’ll lay the points.
North Alabama Lions Betting Preview
North Alabama won 9 games last season and enters year nine under coach Tony Pujol. North Alabama is still looking for its first NCAA tournament bid in school history.
Braylon Patton returns after averaging 5.6 points and 1.8 rebounds, while Cortez Graham-Howard averaged 3.7 points and 1.7 rebounds. Those are the only two returning players for North Alabama, a team that says goodbye to its top five scorers from last season. Coming off a disappointing campaign, North Alabama aims to rebound with added size, experience, and depth. With a rough schedule to start, North Alabama will take its licks before conference play.
UC Davis Betting Preview
UC Davis won 19 games last season and enters year 16 under coach Jim Les. UC Davis hasn’t made the big dance since the 2016-17 season.
Connor Sevilla returns after averaging 13.3 points and 1.7 rebounds, while Isaiah Chappell averaged 8.5 points and 4.6 rebounds. Brayden Fagbemi averaged 4.3 assists per game, and Omer Suljanovic played in 470 minutes last season. UC Davis brings back its top player in Sevilla and a strong core overall that includes seven key players. Now, the MWC is obviously a step up in competition compared to the Big West, but this is a talented and experienced roster that should lead to success right away. Don’t sleep on the Aggies.
Why the UC Davis Aggies will win
- North Alabama has lost 10 of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- UC Davis has won seven of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents at University Credit Union Center.
- UC Davis has won the first half in each of its last three home games against the United Athletic Conference.
Why the North Alabama Lions will win
- UC Davis has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of North Alabama’s last eight road night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Each of UC Davis’ last four games against non-Conference opponents has produced a total of 157+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UC Davis ranked 42nd among Division 1 teams for pace last season (70.9).
- UC Davis ranked 44th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game last season (17.5).