Norfolk State vs South Carolina State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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  • Norfolk State is a -6.5 point favorite vs South Carolina State
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Norfolk State / South Carolina State TV channel: ESPN+

The Norfolk State Spartans visit Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center to take on the South Carolina State Bulldogs on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 4:30pm EST in Orangeburg, SC.

Norfolk State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-102).

The Norfolk State vs. South Carolina State Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Norfolk State vs. South Carolina State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Norfolk State vs South Carolina State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Norfolk State will win this college basketball game with 59.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Norfolk State vs South Carolina State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Norfolk State will cover the spread with 53.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Norfolk State has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 away games (+0.75 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Norfolk State have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 18 away games (+0.70 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 29 games (+0.20 Units / 0% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+8.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • South Carolina State have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.00 Units / 11% ROI)
  • South Carolina State have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.55 Units / 31% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.45 Units / 13% ROI)

Norfolk State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Norfolk State has a 6-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.85 Units / -21.94% ROI).

  • 4-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.3 Units / -31.98% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Over for +1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Under for -2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI

South Carolina State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Carolina State has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4 Units / -21.39% ROI).

  • 2-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.55 Units / -59.5% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Over for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Under for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI

Norfolk State Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina State has allowed an average of 1.68 points per shot (402 points/240 shots) this season — 3rd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.35

South Carolina State has averaged 18.6 defensive rebounds per game (335 rebounds/18 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

South Carolina State has allowed an average of 1.46 points per shot (1,517 points/1,036 shots) this season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

South Carolina State has allowed opponents to shoot 56% (135/240) this season — 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 47%

South Carolina State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Norfolk State has averaged 11.9 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/19 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Norfolk State is shooting 65% from the free throw line (277/424) this season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Norfolk State has averaged 11.8 turnovers per game (1,038 turnovers/88 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Norfolk State has averaged 10.9 offensive rebounds per game (208 rebounds/19 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.0

Norfolk State Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina State has allowed an average of 1.68 points per shot (402 points/240 shots) this season — 3rd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.35

South Carolina State has averaged 18.6 defensive rebounds per game (335 rebounds/18 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

South Carolina State has allowed an average of 1.46 points per shot (1,517 points/1,036 shots) this season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

South Carolina State has allowed opponents to shoot 56% (135/240) this season — 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 47%

South Carolina State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Norfolk State has averaged 11.9 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/19 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Norfolk State is shooting 65% from the free throw line (277/424) this season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Norfolk State has averaged 11.8 turnovers per game (1,038 turnovers/88 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Norfolk State has averaged 10.9 offensive rebounds per game (208 rebounds/19 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.0


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