Norfolk State Spartans vs UC Davis Aggies Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Norfolk State vs UC Davis NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Davis.

Norfolk State vs UC Davis Prediction

Planning on watching today's Spartans and Aggies game? Catch the action at University Credit Union Center in Davis, CA, as the Aggies hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UC Davis as the -6 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.

Norfolk State vs. UC Davis Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Norfolk State Spartans at UC Davis Aggies
  • Where: Davis at University Credit Union Center
  • Date: Monday, November 25th
  • Betting Odds UCDV -6, NORFST +193 | UCDV -240 O/U 144.5

Spartans Preview: Is a Win at Davis Possible for the Spartans?

Norfolk State dropped their latest game on Friday, falling 91-73 to Grand Canyon on the road. The Spartans were +18.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 164, surpassing the over/under line of 145.5.

After a tough first half where they trailed 54-27, Norfolk State bounced back in the second half, outscoring Grand Canyon 46-37. While they couldn’t complete the comeback, the Spartans’ performance after halftime showed some resilience.

Spartans Offense Breakdown

Norfolk State put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 46.8% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they hit 78.6% of their free throws, going 11-for-14 from the line.

JaKobe Coles, Tyon Grant-Foster, and Jalen Myers each scored 20 points, with Coles and Grant-Foster hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency. Ray Harrison and Brian Moore Jr. added 17 points each, with Harrison dishing out 8 assists. Duke Brennan contributed 13 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field.

Spartans Team Defense

Norfolk State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points on 61% shooting from the field. The Spartans allowed 33 made field goals on 54 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Norfolk State's opponents hit 14 threes on 24 attempts, shooting 58%. They also sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws.

Aggies Preview: Are the Aggies Ready for a Home Win?

UC Davis Aggies Recent Game/Games

UC Davis pulled off a surprising 75-68 win over Grand Canyon on Wednesday, November 20th. The Aggies were +17 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread with the win.

UC Davis led 46-35 at halftime but were outscored 33-29 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 143, falling under the O/U line of 152.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

UC Davis put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field and 46.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 15 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.6%, and they were nearly perfect from the line, making 16 of 18 free throws (88.9%).

Ty Johnson led the Aggies with 21 points, despite shooting just 35% overall. JaKobe Coles and Tyon Grant-Foster each added 18 points, while Leo DeBruhl chipped in 16, hitting 4 of 7 from deep. Pablo Tamba was efficient, shooting 63.6% from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds.

Aggies Team Defense

UC Davis held their opponent to 68 points on 37% shooting from the field. The Aggies allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent making 18 of 34 shots.

From beyond the arc, UC Davis limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 25 attempts, a 16% shooting performance. The Aggies also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 20 free throws, shooting 71%. UC Davis gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Spartans vs Aggies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Norfolk State has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 68 points per game in these games.
  • Across the Aggies last ten home games, the team averaged 70 points per game while allowing 72. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 6-4 straight-up.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Spartans have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 4-1.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Aggies have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.

Norfolk State vs UC Davis Prediction & Free Pick

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