Norfolk State Spartans vs North Carolina Central Eagles Matchup

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

North Carolina Central vs Norfolk State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Spartans. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Spartans at Echols Hall in Norfolk, VA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Norfolk State is favored by -10 to win at home against North Carolina Central.

North Carolina Central vs. Norfolk State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: North Carolina Central Eagles at Norfolk State Spartans
Where: Norfolk at Echols Hall
Date: Monday, February 3rd
Betting Odds NORFST -10, NCC +400 | NORFST -550 O/U 144.5

Eagles Preview: Will the Eagles Come Through as Road Underdogs?

North Carolina Central Eagles Recent Game/Games

The Eagles improved to 6-12 on the season with an 82-77 win over South Carolina State on Saturday. Playing at home, NC Central entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

After trailing 39-38 at halftime, the Eagles outscored the Bulldogs 44-38 in the second half. The total points for the game were 159, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

North Carolina Central put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, and they connected on 78.8% of their free throws, going 26-for-33 from the line.

Po'Boigh King led the way with 25 points, hitting 6 of 10 shots and 2 of 4 from three-point range. Perry Smith Jr. was efficient, shooting 70% from the field, while Drayton Jones hit 5 of 6 shots for 13 points. The Eagles also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the win.

Eagles Team Defense

North Carolina Central's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 4 of 10 threes, shooting 40%. North Carolina Central also sent them to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 26 free throws, a 78% success rate. The Eagles gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Spartans Preview: Will the Spartans Win at Echols Hall?

Norfolk State Spartans Recent Game/Games

Norfolk State improved to 12-8 on the season with a narrow 67-65 win over South Carolina State on Saturday. Despite being -8.5 favorites, the Spartans didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.

After trailing 26-22 at halftime, Norfolk State turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Bulldogs 32-28 to secure the win.

Spartans Offense Breakdown

Norfolk State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.2% from the field and 12.5% from beyond the arc, hitting only 2 of 16 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, but they found success at the free-throw line, converting 82.1% on 23 of 28 attempts.

Terrance Jones led the Spartans with 20 points, shooting 50% overall, despite going 1 for 5 from three. Mitchell Taylor contributed 15 points, hitting 2 of 4 from deep, while Brian Moore Jr. added 18 points, though he missed his only three-point attempt.

Spartans Team Defense

Norfolk State's defense held their opponent to 65 points, allowing a 38% shooting performance from the field. They gave up 19 two-point field goals on 39 attempts, a 48% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Norfolk State limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 16 attempts, a 12% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 23 of those attempts, an 82% rate.

Eagles vs Spartans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their three previous road games, North Carolina Central has an ATS mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 77 points per game.
In their last ten games at home, the Spartans have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 8-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 70 points per game in this stretch.
The last ten games that North Carolina Central was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-3-2 while going 3-7 straight up.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Spartans have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 8-2.