Monday’s game that pits the Norfolk State Spartans (10-7, 1-0 MEAC) versus the Delaware State Hornets (7-8, 0-1 MEAC) at Memorial Hall Gym has a projected final score of 77-69 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Norfolk State, who is favored in this matchup by our model. Game time is at 7:30 PM ET on January 6.

According to our computer prediction, Delaware State projects to cover the 7.5-point spread in its matchup against Norfolk State. The over/under is currently listed at 147.5, and the two sides are projected to come in below that total.

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Norfolk State vs. Delaware State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, January 6, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Dover, Delaware
• Venue: Memorial Hall Gym
• Line: Norfolk State -7.5
• Point total: 147.5
• Moneyline (to win): Norfolk State -319, Delaware State +245

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Norfolk State vs. Delaware State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Norfolk State 77, Delaware State 69

Spread & Total Prediction for Norfolk State vs. Delaware State

• Pick ATS: Delaware State (+7.5)
• Pick OU: Under (147.5)

Norfolk State has gone 11-4-0 against the spread, while Delaware State’s ATS record this season is 7-5-0. The Spartans have hit the over in eight games, while Hornets games have gone over seven times. The two teams average 149 points per game, 1.5 more points than this matchup’s total. Norfolk State is 7-3 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 games, while Delaware State has gone 7-3 against the spread and 4-6 overall.

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Norfolk State Performance Insights

• The Spartans have a +104 scoring differential, topping opponents by 6.1 points per game. They’re putting up 74.5 points per game to rank 211th in college basketball and are giving up 68.4 per outing to rank 100th in college basketball.
• Norfolk State loses the rebound battle by an average of two boards. It is pulling down 28.9 rebounds per game (337th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.9 per outing.
• Norfolk State hits 2.9 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 5.8 (344th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.7.
• The Spartans rank 113th in college basketball with 99.3 points scored per 100 possessions, and 188th in college basketball defensively with 91.1 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Norfolk State has come out ahead in the turnover battle by 1.1 turnovers per game, committing 10.9 (124th in college basketball action) while forcing 12 (177th in college basketball).

Delaware State Performance Insights

• The Hornets score 74.5 points per game (211th in college basketball) and allow 73.5 (242nd in college basketball) for a +14 scoring differential overall.
• Delaware State grabs 34.8 rebounds per game (81st in college basketball) while allowing 31.7 per contest to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 3.1 boards per game.
• Delaware State makes 4.9 three-pointers per game (356th in college basketball), 3.6 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 35.8% from deep (91st in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 32%.
• Delaware State has committed 11.7 turnovers per game (197th in college basketball), 1.7 fewer than the 13.4 it forces (77th in college basketball).

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