North Carolina Central vs Norfolk State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 19

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  • Norfolk State (9-12) is a -6.5 point favorite vs North Carolina Central (12-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • North Carolina Central / Norfolk State TV channel: ESPNU

The North Carolina Central Eagles (12-7) visit Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall to take on the Norfolk State Spartans (9-12) on Feb. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Norfolk, VA.

Norfolk State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The North Carolina Central vs. Norfolk State Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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North Carolina Central vs. Norfolk State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
North Carolina Central+6.5 -115O 136.5 -110+
Norfolk State -6.5 -105U 136.5 -110+

North Carolina Central vs Norfolk State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Norfolk State will win this college basketball game with 73.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

North Carolina Central vs Norfolk State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Norfolk State will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • North Carolina Central have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 25 games (+5.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games (+4.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.35 Units / 25% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 22 games (+3.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+3.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 28 games (+7.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.40 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Norfolk State have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)

North Carolina Central Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina Central has a 12-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.3 Units / 20.57% ROI).

  • 9-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / -0.33% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Over for -2 Units / -9.57% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Under for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI

Norfolk State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Norfolk State has a 10-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI).

  • 13-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.5 Units / 21.88% ROI
  • 7-14 when betting the Over for -8.4 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 14-7 when betting the Under for +6.3 Units / 27.27% ROI

North Carolina Central Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central has averaged 11.5 turnovers per game (241 turnovers/21 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 13.5

North Carolina Central has 22.3 free throw attempts per game this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 20.2

North Carolina Central has a TS% of 46% this season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 45%

North Carolina Central is shooting 55% from inside the arc (873/1,590) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 51%

Norfolk State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Norfolk State has averaged 12.2 turnovers per game (685 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 14.3

Norfolk State has averaged 1.33 points per shot (4,215 points/3,173 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Norfolk State is shooting 46% (1,470/3,173) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Norfolk State is shooting 74% from the free throw line (899/1,213) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 71%

North Carolina Central Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central has allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (116/445) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%

North Carolina Central has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (1,410 points/1,212 shots) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.27

North Carolina Central has averaged 23.9 defensive rebounds per game (501 rebounds/21 games) this season — 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.8

North Carolina Central has averaged 23.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,212 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.5

Norfolk State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Norfolk State has 204 steals this season — most among MEAC Teams

Norfolk State has averaged 7.8 steals per game (438 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Norfolk State has averaged 8.9 steals per game (204 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Norfolk State has averaged 7.8 steals per game (438 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 7.9


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