Thursday’s game that pits the Norfolk State Spartans (6-6) versus the Alabama State Hornets (4-6) at Mohegan Sun Arena has a projected final score of 79-73 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Norfolk State, who is favored in this matchup by our model. Game time is at 5:00 PM ET on December 19.

Based on our computer prediction, Norfolk State should cover the spread, which is listed at 4.5. The two teams are projected to exceed the 149.5 total.

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Norfolk State vs. Alabama State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
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• Where: Uncasville, Connecticut
• Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena
• Line: Norfolk State -4.5
• Point total: 149.5
• Moneyline (to win): Norfolk State -200, Alabama State +164

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Norfolk State vs. Alabama State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Norfolk State 79, Alabama State 73

Spread & Total Prediction for Norfolk State vs. Alabama State

• Pick ATS: Norfolk State (-4.5)
• Pick OU: Over (149.5)

Norfolk State has put together a 7-3-0 record against the spread this season, while Alabama State is 4-4-0. A total of six out of the Spartans’ games this season have gone over the point total, and five of the Hornets’ games have gone over. The teams combine to score 155.1 points per game, 5.6 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Norfolk State Performance Insights

• The Spartans average 75.8 points per game (190th in college basketball) while giving up 69.9 per outing (149th in college basketball). They have a +71 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 5.9 points per game.
• Norfolk State loses the rebound battle by 2.2 boards on average. It records 28.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 339th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 30.7 per contest.
• Norfolk State makes 6.4 three-pointers per game (307th in college basketball) while shooting 36.2% from beyond the arc (95th in college basketball). It is making 2.9 fewer threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 9.3 per game while shooting 33.2%.
• The Spartans’ 100.1 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 106th in college basketball, and the 92.3 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 219th in college basketball.
• Norfolk State has committed 11.5 turnovers per game (164th in college basketball play), 1.5 fewer than the 13 it forces on average (121st in college basketball).

Alabama State Performance Insights

• The Hornets have a -29 scoring differential, falling short by 2.9 points per game. They’re putting up 79.3 points per game, 103rd in college basketball, and are allowing 82.2 per contest to rank 353rd in college basketball.
• The 31.2 rebounds per game Alabama State accumulates rank 273rd in the nation, 8.5 fewer than the 39.7 its opponents record.
• Alabama State hits 10.5 three-pointers per game (24th in college basketball), 1.5 more than its opponents.
• Alabama State has won the turnover battle on average this season, committing 8.6 per game (second in college basketball) while forcing 11.4 (238th in college basketball).

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