Saturday’s game between the Norfolk State Spartans (14-8, 4-1 MEAC) and the South Carolina State Bulldogs (9-11, 3-2 MEAC) at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall is expected to be a lopsided matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 77-67 and heavily favors Norfolk State to take home the win. Tipoff is at 4:30 PM ET on February 1.

According to our computer prediction, Norfolk State projects to cover the 7.5-point spread in its matchup against South Carolina State. The over/under is currently listed at 146.5, and the two teams are projected to go under that total.

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Norfolk State vs. South Carolina State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
• Time: 4:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Norfolk, Virginia
• Venue: Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall
• Line: Norfolk State -7.5
• Point total: 146.5
• Moneyline (to win): Norfolk State -420, South Carolina State +310

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Norfolk State vs. South Carolina State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Norfolk State 77, South Carolina State 67

Spread & Total Prediction for Norfolk State vs. South Carolina State

• Pick ATS: Norfolk State (-7.5)
• Pick OU: Under (146.5)

Norfolk State has a 14-5-0 record against the spread this season compared to South Carolina State, who is 10-8-0 ATS. The Spartans have a 10-9-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Bulldogs have a record of 10-8-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams combine to score 153.7 points per game, 7.2 more points than this matchup’s total. Norfolk State is 7-3 against the spread and 7-3 overall over its past 10 contests, while South Carolina State has gone 6-4 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

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Norfolk State Performance Insights

• The Spartans have a +212 scoring differential, topping opponents by 9.6 points per game. They’re putting up 77.4 points per game to rank 100th in college basketball and are allowing 67.8 per outing to rank 73rd in college basketball.
• Norfolk State is 285th in college basketball at 30.6 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 29.8 its opponents average.
• Norfolk State knocks down 6.1 three-pointers per game (331st in college basketball) while shooting 34.5% from beyond the arc (151st in college basketball). It is making 1.9 fewer threes per contest than its opponents, who drain 8 per game while shooting 31.6%.
• The Spartans rank 71st in college basketball with 101 points scored per 100 possessions, and 90th in college basketball defensively with 88.4 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Norfolk State has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 11.5 per game (195th in college basketball play) while forcing 12.9 (81st in college basketball).

South Carolina State Performance Insights

• The Bulldogs put up 76.3 points per game (131st in college basketball) while allowing 70.9 per outing (165th in college basketball). They have a +109 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 5.4 points per game.
• South Carolina State wins the rebound battle by 1.6 boards on average. It collects 30.8 rebounds per game, 278th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 29.2.
• South Carolina State knocks down 6.4 three-pointers per game (319th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.1. It shoots 33.2% from deep, and its opponents shoot 31.7%.
• South Carolina State has committed 2.1 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 12.7 (296th in college basketball) while forcing 14.8 (16th in college basketball).

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