Who's Playing

Jacksonville @ North Alabama

Current Records: Jacksonville 13-7; North Alabama 9-12

What to Know

The Jacksonville Dolphins are 1-5 against the North Alabama Lions since January of 2019, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. Jacksonville and North Alabama will face off in an Atlantic Sun battle at 9 p.m. ET at Flowers Hall. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

The Cent. Arkansas Bears typically have all the answers at home, but on Saturday the Dolphins proved too difficult a challenge. Jacksonville put the hurt on Cent. Arkansas with a sharp 79-59 win.

Meanwhile, North Alabama strolled past the Kennesaw State Owls with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 71-58.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Jacksonville is expected to win a tight contest. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (7-0), so they might be worth a quick bet.

The wins brought the Dolphins up to 13-7 and the Lions to 9-12. Jacksonville is 8-4 after wins this season, North Alabama 4-4.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: Flowers Hall -- Florence, Alabama
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Dolphins are a slight 1-point favorite against the Lions, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line on this game has moved a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Lions as a 1-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

North Alabama have won five out of their last six games against Jacksonville.

  • Jan 23, 2021 - North Alabama 76 vs. Jacksonville 54
  • Jan 22, 2021 - North Alabama 82 vs. Jacksonville 81
  • Feb 01, 2020 - Jacksonville 85 vs. North Alabama 83
  • Jan 02, 2020 - North Alabama 62 vs. Jacksonville 57
  • Feb 26, 2019 - North Alabama 69 vs. Jacksonville 55
  • Jan 16, 2019 - North Alabama 91 vs. Jacksonville 88