Who's Playing

North Alabama @ Kennesaw State

Current Records: North Alabama 8-12; Kennesaw State 9-10

What to Know

The Kennesaw State Owls are 0-6 against the North Alabama Lions since January of 2019, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. The Owls have the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome North Alabama at 5:30 p.m. ET Jan. 29 at KSU Convocation Center. Kennesaw State is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home.

Kennesaw State was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 70-64 to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.

Meanwhile, North Alabama lost to the Liberty Flames on the road by a decisive 72-53 margin.

Kennesaw State is the favorite in this one, with an expected 7.5-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (4-1), so they might be worth a quick bet.

The losses put the Owls at 9-10 and the Lions at 8-12. Kennesaw State is 5-4 after losses this year, North Alabama 4-7.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: KSU Convocation Center -- Kennesaw, Georgia
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Owls are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Lions, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Owls as a 6.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -113

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Series History

North Alabama have won all of the games they've played against Kennesaw State in the last eight years.

  • Jan 16, 2021 - North Alabama 66 vs. Kennesaw State 64
  • Jan 15, 2021 - North Alabama 66 vs. Kennesaw State 43
  • Feb 20, 2020 - North Alabama 65 vs. Kennesaw State 46
  • Jan 23, 2020 - North Alabama 78 vs. Kennesaw State 58
  • Feb 20, 2019 - North Alabama 76 vs. Kennesaw State 61
  • Jan 24, 2019 - North Alabama 76 vs. Kennesaw State 71