Stetson vs North Alabama Prediction 1/1/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Bradley’s Christian Davis, top, puts up an underhanded shot over North Alabama’s Kevin de Kovachich in the first half of their first-round NIT basketball game Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The Braves advanced with a 71-62 victory.
MATCHUP
Stetson Hatters
North Alabama Lions
Team Records
4-9
5-6
Spread
+9.5 -112
-9.5 -108
Moneyline
+390
-520
Total
Over 142.5 (-110)
Under 142.5 (-110)
Where
Flowers Hall, Florence, AL
When
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time
01:00 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The Stetson Hatters and the North Alabama Lions meet Thursday in college basketball action from Flowers Hall. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Stetson Hatters vs. North Alabama Lions prediction.
Stetson Hatters Recap
The Stetson Hatters come into this game looking to bounce back from a 107-54 blowout loss at the hands of Stetson last time out to sit at 4-9 this season. After this game, Stetson will head on the road for a game against Central Arkansas.
Hatters Lose 6 Of Last 7
Jamie Phillips Jr. leads the Hatters in scoring and rebounding with 14.1 PPG and 5.6 RPG along with 2.7 RPG while Ethan Copeland has 12.8 PPG with 2.7 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Stetson up to this point in the year. Collin Kuhl has 8.6 PPG with 5.2 RPG while Jake Johnson has 7.8 PPG with 3.4 RPG and Calvin Sirmans III has a team-high 4.6 APG to lead the Hatters in the assist department. As a team, Stetson is averaging 68.8 PPG on 42.2% shooting from the field, 32% from three and 63.1% from the foul line this season.
North Alabama Lions Recap
The North Alabama Lions come into this game looking to bounce back from a 91-57 loss at the hands of Loyola Marymount last time out to sit at 5-6 this season. After this game, North Alabama will take on Florida Gulf Coast at home.
Lions Drop Back-To-Back Games
Donte Bacchus leads the Lions in scoring with 13.5 PPG along with 5.7 RPG. Cornelious Williams has 13 PPG and a team-high 10.3 RPG to lead the Lions in rebounding by averaging a double-double per game and Kevin de Kovachich has 11.3 PPG with a team-high 2.4 APG to lead North Alabama in assists. Canin Jefferson has 11.5 PPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for North Alabama so far this season. As a team, North Alabama is averaging 70.7 PPG on 42.1% shooting from the field, 31.1% from three and 69.1% from the foul line this season.
Stetson Hatters @ North Alabama Lions Betting Trends: January 1, 2026
Why the North Alabama Lions will win
Stetson has lost each of its last 12 road games.
North Alabama has won each of its last 11 home games against Conference opponents.
Stetson has lost the first half in each of its last 12 road games.
Why the Stetson Hatters will win
North Alabama has lost three of its last four day games.
North Alabama has lost the first half in three of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
Each of North Alabama’s last nine day games at CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall have produced a total of 152+ points.
Each of Stetson’s last seven day games have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
Stetson ranks T6th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.2).
Stetson ranks T34th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.6).
Stetson Hatters vs. North Alabama Lions Prediction
I’m on the Lions here. It’s a big number for a 5-6 team to lay, but even in games where the Hatters didn’t play the toughest of opposition, they still got drilled for the most part and I don’t expect anything different as we enter conference play. The Lions are still a decent team at home and I think they take care of business. Give me North Alabama.
