Delaware State Hornets vs Norfolk State Spartans Matchup

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

Norfolk State vs Delaware State Prediction

Planning on watching today's Spartans and Hornets game? Catch the action at Memorial Hall (DE) in Dover, DE, as the Hornets hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. In this Mid-Eastern matchup, Norfolk State is favored bt -6.5 vs. Delaware State. The over/under for the game is 146.5 points.

Norfolk State vs. Delaware State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Norfolk State Spartans at Delaware State Hornets
Where: Dover at Memorial Hall (DE)
Date: Monday, January 6th
Betting Odds NORFST -6.5, NORFST -296 | DELST +235 O/U 146.5

Spartans Preview: Does Norfolk State Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?

Norfolk State improved to 8-7 on the season with an 81-59 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday. The Spartans were -17 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 140, just under the O/U line of 141.5.

Norfolk State led 35-29 at halftime and took control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Hawks 46-30.

Spartans Offense Breakdown

Norfolk State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points while shooting 57.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.2%, thanks in part to their 64.3% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 40%, connecting on 6 of 15 attempts.

The Spartans dished out 23 assists, with Brian Moore Jr. contributing 4 assists to go along with his team-high 22 points and 7 rebounds. Christopher Flippin added 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the floor. Jalen Myers was also efficient, hitting 5 of 6 shots for 12 points in just 19 minutes.

Spartans Team Defense

Despite Norfolk State's defensive struggles, allowing 59 points on 57% shooting, they managed to hold their opponent to just 59 points. The Spartans gave up 27 two-point baskets on 64% shooting.

From beyond the arc, Norfolk State's defense allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts, a 40% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 9 free throws.

Hornets Preview: Do the Hornets Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games

Delaware State fell to 4-8 on the season after a 100-94 road loss to Howard on Saturday. Despite being +7 point underdogs, the Hornets kept it close and covered the spread.

After trailing 55-47 at halftime, Delaware State matched Howard in the 2nd half, scoring 47 points while allowing 45. The game’s total points of 194 easily surpassed the O/U line of 149.5.

Hornets Offense Breakdown

Delaware State's offense put up 94 points in their latest game, shooting 47% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 51.5%. They connected on 54.3% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 30% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-20. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 26 of 29 attempts for an 89.7% success rate.

Blake Harper led the way with 34 points, shooting 83.3% overall and 75% from three-point range. Martaz Robinson added 28 points, despite shooting just 35.3% from the field and 16.7% from deep. Robert Smith contributed 27 points and 6 assists, while Cameron Shockley-Okeke hit 6 threes, shooting 60% from long range and 66.7% overall.

Hornets Team Defense

Delaware State struggled defensively, giving up 100 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 59% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 66% shooting on two-point attempts.

The Hornets also had trouble defending the perimeter, with their opponent hitting 50% of their three-point shots. Delaware State sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted every free-throw attempt.

Spartans vs Hornets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five road games, Norfolk State has averaged 66 points per game while allowing 72. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 4-1.
Through their last ten home games, Delaware State has an ATS record of just 5-4-1. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 69 points per game.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have a strong record vs the spread going 3-0. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Spartans have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.