Monday’s contest between the Norfolk State Spartans (12-7, 3-0 MEAC) and the Morgan State Bears (7-12, 1-2 MEAC) at Talmadge L. Hill Field House should be a one-sided matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 83-71 and heavily favors Norfolk State to take home the win. Tipoff is at 7:30 PM ET on January 13.

According to our computer prediction, Norfolk State is projected to cover the point spread (9.5) against Morgan State. The two sides are expected to come in below the 155.5 total.

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Norfolk State vs. Morgan State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Baltimore, Maryland
• Venue: Talmadge L. Hill Field House
• Line: Norfolk State -9.5
• Point total: 155.5
• Moneyline (to win): Norfolk State -481, Morgan State +360

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Norfolk State vs. Morgan State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Norfolk State 83, Morgan State 71

Spread & Total Prediction for Norfolk State vs. Morgan State

• Pick ATS: Norfolk State (-9.5)
• Pick OU: Under (155.5)

Norfolk State’s record against the spread this season is 13-4-0, and Morgan State’s is 8-7-0. The Spartans have a 9-8-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Bears have a record of 12-3-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams score an average of 157.8 points per game, 2.3 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the last 10 contests, Norfolk State has a 7-3 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall. Morgan State has gone 6-4 against the spread and 2-8 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Norfolk State Performance Insights

• The Spartans have a +136 scoring differential, topping opponents by 7.2 points per game. They’re putting up 75.4 points per game to rank 174th in college basketball and are giving up 68.2 per contest to rank 96th in college basketball.
• Norfolk State falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 1.5 boards. It is collecting 28.9 rebounds per game (336th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.4 per outing.
• Norfolk State knocks down 5.8 three-pointers per game (341st in college basketball), 2.5 fewer than its opponents (8.3). It is shooting 35.1% from deep (120th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 31.5%.
• The Spartans score 99.9 points per 100 possessions (99th in college basketball), while giving up 90.4 points per 100 possessions (155th in college basketball).
• Norfolk State has come out ahead in the turnover battle by 1.3 turnovers per game, committing 11.2 (151st in college basketball play) while forcing 12.5 (133rd in college basketball).

Morgan State Performance Insights

• The Bears are being outscored by 1.4 points per game, with a -27 scoring differential overall. They put up 82.4 points per game (36th in college basketball), and allow 83.8 per contest (358th in college basketball).
• The 32.6 rebounds per game Morgan State accumulates rank 198th in the nation. Their opponents pull down 32.3.
• Morgan State knocks down 3.3 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 4.6 (361st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.9.
• Morgan State and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Bears commit 13.8 per game (332nd in college basketball) and force 13.5 (62nd in college basketball).

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