Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Hofstra vs Norfolk State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Norfolk.
Hofstra vs Norfolk State Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Pride versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Echols Hall in Norfolk, VA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 131.5 points, and Norfolk State is favored by -2.5 vs. Hofstra.
Hofstra vs. Norfolk State Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Hofstra Pride at Norfolk State Spartans
- Where: Norfolk at Echols Hall
- Date: Monday, December 9th
- Betting Odds NORFST -2.5, HOFST +121 | NORFST -149 O/U 131.5
Pride Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Pride?
Hofstra Pride Recent Game/Games
Hofstra improved to 5-3 on the season with a 68-66 road win over Arkansas State on Sunday. Entering the game as +6.5 point underdogs, the Pride not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
After a 29-29 tie at halftime, Hofstra edged out Arkansas State by scoring 39 points in the second half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 140-point over/under line.
Pride Offense Breakdown
Hofstra's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.7%. They hit 53.5% of their two-point attempts and went 4-for-12 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 63.2%, making 12 of 19 attempts.
Cruz Davis led the way with 24 points, shooting 50% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Derrian Ford added 17 points, knocking down 3 of 7 from deep, while Joseph Pinion was 3-for-4 from three, finishing with 12 points. Michael Graham contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 87.5% on 7 of 8 shooting.
Pride Team Defense
Hofstra's defense held their opponent to 66 points on 43% shooting from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Hofstra's defense gave up 6 threes on 19 attempts, with their opponent shooting 31% from three-point range. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 81%.
Spartans Preview: Do the Spartans Have What it Takes at Home?
Norfolk State moved to 4-3 on the season with a 77-66 road win over Stony Brook on Sunday. The Spartans, who entered the game as -5.5 favorites, covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game reached 143, just over the pre-game O/U line of 140.5.
Norfolk State led 34-27 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39.
Spartans Offense Breakdown
Norfolk State put up 77 points in their latest game, shooting 51.9% from the field. They connected on 63.9% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, hitting just 27.8% of their threes (5/18). At the free-throw line, they were solid, making 16 of 20 attempts for an 80% success rate.
Brian Moore Jr. was efficient, scoring 18 points in 21 minutes, shooting 6/7 from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Joe Octave added 17 points, but shot just 33.3% overall and 14.3% from three (1/7). Jalen Myers contributed 15 points, shooting 63.6% from the field.
Spartans Team Defense
Norfolk State's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 66 points on 35% shooting from the field. They allowed 11 two-point baskets on 23 attempts, a 47% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, their opponent struggled, hitting only 9 of 33 three-point attempts, good for 27%. Norfolk State also sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 17 free throws, an 85% success rate. The Spartans gave up 7 offensive rebounds.
Pride vs Spartans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their ten previous road games, Hofstra has an ATS mark of 7-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 66 points per game.
- Across their last three home contests, Norfolk State has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 75 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Pride have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
- Norfolk State has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
Hofstra vs Norfolk State Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Norfolk State -2.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.