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North Florida vs North Alabama Prediction 1/15/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Pick details
| MATCHUP | North Florida Ospreys | North Alabama Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-15 | 6-9 |
| Where | Flowers Hall, Florence, AL | |
| When | Thursday, January 15, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
North Alabama Lions Betting Preview
The North Alabama Lions enter Thursday’s matchup with a 6–9 record, including a 1–3 mark in conference play and a 3–3 record at home. The Lions have compiled wins over San Francisco, Jacksonville State and the Northwestern State Demons, while dropping games to Eastern Kentucky, Stetson and the Loyola Marymount Lions. More recently, in the North Alabama Lions 82–73 win over Bellarmine four days ago, North Alabama forward Dallas Howell amassed 24 points (8 of 9 shooting from the field), 3 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block illustrating his ability to lead North Alabama Lions offense.The North Alabama Lions are averaging 67.7 points on 41.1 percent shooting from the field and 32.5 percent shooting from beyond the arc per game. Defensively, the Lions are allowing opponents 76.2 points on 50.3 percent shooting from the field per contest.
Senior forward Donte Bacchus leads the North Alabama Lions averaging 13.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1 steal per game. Junior guard Canin Jefferson averages 13.2 points, 2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.4 steals per contest. Junior forward Corneilous Williams provides the Lions with a presence in the paint averaging 12.4 points, 9.7 rebounds and 1 block per game.
North Florida Ospreys Betting Preview
The North Florida Ospreys enter Thursday’s contest with a 2–15 record, including an 0–4 mark in conference play and an 0-9 record on the road. The Ospreys have compiled wins over New College of Florida and Trinity Baptist, while dropping games to Florida, Tennessee, Wofford, Southern Miss, Prairie View A&M, SIU‑Edwardsville, Gonzaga and the Dayton Flyers. Earlier this season, in the North Florida Ospreys 111-67 convincing victory over the Trinity Baptist Eagles, North Florida forward Dalton Gayman tallied 17 points (5 of 8 shooting field), 7 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal showcasing his ability to provide a strong interior presence for the Ospreys frontcourt.The North Florida Ospreys average 73.7 points on 42.3% shooting from the field and 34.2 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. The Ospreys are allowing opponents 93.1 points per game which ranks an abysmal 365th in the country.
Senior guard Kamrin Oriol has been a standout performer for the North Florida Ospreys in 2025 averaging 19.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Sophomore guard Kent Jackson is averaging 12.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals per contest. Freshman forward Trey Cady is averaging 9.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.5 steals per game.
Why the North Alabama Lions Will Win
• Home court edge. The North Alabama Lions are 3–3 at home this season.• Frontcourt production. Corneilous Williams averages 12.4 points and 9.7 rebounds per game.
• Multiple scoring options. Donte Bacchus and Canin Jefferson provide the Lions with consistent offensive output.
• Defensive edge. The North Alabama Lions are allowing opponents 76.2 points per contest. The Ospreys are allowing are allowing a dreadful 93.1 points per game.
Why the North Florida Ospreys Will Win
• Guard play. Senior guard Kamrin Oriol is averaging 16.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 0.8 steals per game.• Offensive advantage. The North Florida Ospreys average 73.7 points per game. Conversely, the North Alabama Lions are averaging just 67.7 points per contest.
• Offensive balance. North Florida has multiple guards capable of creating shots.
