Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Norfolk State vs Stony Brook NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Stony Brook.
Norfolk State vs Stony Brook Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Spartans and Seawolves. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on FloC, and it's hosted by the Seawolves at Stony Brook Arena in Stony Brook, NY. Get ready to place your bets! Norfolk State is favored by -5.5 in this non-conference contest against Stony Brook. The game's over/under currently sits at 140.5 points.
Norfolk State vs. Stony Brook Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Norfolk State Spartans at Stony Brook Seawolves
- Where: Stony Brook at Stony Brook Arena
- Date: Sunday, December 1st
- Betting Odds NORFST -5.5, NORFST -233 | STBR +186 O/U 140.5
Spartans Preview: Can the Spartans Pull Off a Road Win?
Norfolk State picked up a 76-55 road win over UC Davis on Monday, November 25th. The Spartans entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but covered the spread.
After a tight first half, leading 34-33, Norfolk State dominated the second half, outscoring the Aggies 42-22. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 145.5 O/U line.
Spartans Offense Breakdown
Norfolk State put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They hit 54.1% of their two-point attempts and 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 21 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they were 15 of 18, good for 83.3%.
The Spartans dished out 18 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Brian Moore Jr. led the way with 19 points and 4 assists, while Sin'Cere McMahon hit 3 of 5 from deep, finishing with 13 points on 71.4% shooting. Connor Sevilla also contributed 3 three-pointers, shooting 62.5% overall and adding 15 points.
Spartans Team Defense
Norfolk State's defense was impressive, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 35% shooting from the field. They gave up 7 two-point baskets on 16 attempts, a 43% shooting percentage.
From beyond the arc, Norfolk State limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 23 attempts, a 30% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 20, shooting 69%. Norfolk State allowed 6 offensive rebounds.
Seawolves Preview: Can the Seawolves Lock in a Home Win?
Stony Brook Seawolves Recent Game/Games
The Seawolves dropped to 2-4 on the season after a 77-54 loss to Brown on Wednesday. Stony Brook went into the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 131, falling short of the O/U line of 142.5.
Stony Brook struggled early, trailing 43-24 at halftime. They scored 30 points in the 2nd half but allowed 34, unable to make up ground on the Bears.
Seawolves Offense Breakdown
Stony Brook struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points with a field goal percentage of 36.8%. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.6%, and they made only 1 of 16 three-point attempts, shooting 6.2% from beyond the arc. They connected on 11 of 16 free throws, hitting 68.8% from the line.
Joe Octave led the team with 24 points, shooting 42.9% overall and missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Aaron Cooley added 17 points, hitting 7 of 9 shots and 2 of 4 from three-point range. Ben Wight was perfect from the field, making all 7 of his attempts to finish with 17 points.
Seawolves Team Defense
Stony Brook's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 66% success rate for their opponent.
From beyond the arc, the Seawolves' opponent hit 13 threes on 33 attempts, shooting 39%. Stony Brook also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 6 free throws.
Spartans vs Seawolves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Norfolk State has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 70 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
- Across their five previous home games, Stony Brook has an ATS mark of 1-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 61 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Seawolves have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Stony Brook posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Norfolk State has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 8-2 straight up.
Norfolk State vs Stony Brook Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Stony Brook +5.5 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.