North Alabama Lions vs Wofford Terriers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our North Alabama vs Wofford NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Spartanburg.

North Alabama vs Wofford Prediction

Betting on today's Lions and Terriers game? Catch the action at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium in Spartanburg, SC, as the Terriers hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145 points, and Wofford is favored by -3.5 at home against North Alabama.

North Alabama vs. Wofford Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: North Alabama Lions at Wofford Terriers
Where: Spartanburg at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
Date: Sunday, December 1st
Betting Odds WOFF -3.5, NAL +143 | WOFF -177 O/U 145

Lions Preview: Are North Alabama Ready for a Road Win?

North Alabama dropped to 1-3 on the season after a 71-58 road loss to Northwestern State on Sunday. The Lions, who were -6.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 144-point O/U line.

North Alabama led 29-28 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring only 29 points while allowing 43. The Lions will need to regroup and find a way to perform better in the second half of games moving forward.

Lions Offense Breakdown

North Alabama managed just 58 points in their last game, shooting 37.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. They hit 8 of 26 from beyond the arc, shooting 30.8%, and struggled from the free-throw line, making only 6 of 11 attempts (54.5%).

Jerald Colonel was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, while Chris Mubiru hit 5 of 6 shots. Jacari Lane contributed 14 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Will Soucie and Mubiru each added 13 points.

Lions Team Defense

Despite giving up 71 points, North Alabama's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 49% from the field, including 61% on two-point attempts. The Lions did manage to hold them to 30% shooting from beyond the arc, with 7 made threes.

North Alabama sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 8 attempts. The Lions also allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Terriers Preview: Do the Terriers Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Wofford Terriers Recent Game/Games

Wofford’s season took a hit with a 79-74 road loss to Portland State on Sunday. The Terriers, who entered the game as -5.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Wofford led 40-29 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the second half while scoring just 34. The game’s total points of 153 exceeded the O/U line of 148.

Terriers Offense Breakdown

Wofford's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56%. They hit 50% of their threes, going 13-for-26, while struggling inside with just 37.5% shooting on two-point attempts.

At the line, they connected on 81%, making 17 of 21 free throws. Dillon Bailey was a standout from deep, hitting 6 of 9 threes and finishing with 20 points. Isaiah Johnson led the team with 21 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% overall.

Terriers Team Defense

Wofford's defense struggled, giving up 79 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Terriers allowed 59% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 22 of 37 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Wofford's defense held their opponents to 30% shooting, as they connected on 8 of 26 attempts. The Terriers also sent their opponents to the line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws (68%).

Lions vs Terriers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Lions last five road games, the team averaged 69 points per game while allowing 73. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
In their last three home games, Wofford has averaged 76 points per game while allowing 76. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Lions have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the favorite, the Terriers have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.