Grambling State vs Norfolk State Prediction 12-20-24 College Basketball Picks
Norfolk State (7-6) vs. Grambling State (2-8)
December 20, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Grambling State +3.5; Over/Under: -
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The Norfolk State Spartans and Grambling Tigers meet Friday in college basketball action at the Prather Coliseum. Here’s a Grambling State vs Norfolk State Prediction. This article will include a Grambling State vs Norfolk State Pick.
Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview
The Norfolk State Spartans lost to Northern Kentucky, beat Alabama State, and they play High Point, Tennessee, and Maryland Eastern Shore next. The Norfolk State Spartans are averaging 75.5 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 68.7 points on 41.2 percent shooting. Brian Moore Jr. is averaging 18.6 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Christian Ings is averaging 13.1 points and 2.2 rebounds. Jalen Myers is the third double-digit scorer and Terrance Jones is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Norfolk State Spartans are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Norfolk State Spartans are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.4 rebounds per game.
Grambling Tigers Betting Preview
The Grambling Tigers lost to SE Louisiana and Delaware State, and they play Cincinnati, Prairie View A&M, and Texas Southern next. The Grambling Tigers are averaging 68.8 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 72.5 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Antwan Burnett is averaging 13.7 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Mikale Stevenson is averaging 11.3 points and 3.6 rebounds. Kintavious Dozier is the third double-digit scorer and Chilaydrien Newton is grabbing 1.8 rebounds. The Grambling Tigers are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 66 percent from the free throw line. The Grambling Tigers are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Norfolk State Spartans will win
- Grambling State has lost 21 of its last 22 games against non-conference opponents.
- Norfolk State has won each of its last five games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
- Grambling State has lost the first half in 20 of its last 22 games against non-conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Grambling State ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.4).
- Norfolk State ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (79.1%).
Grambling State vs Norfolk State Prediction
Both teams played yesterday, so who knows what to expect in this spot. I will say the Norfolk State Spartans have played the better ball this season, and they’re coming off an absolute beat down of Alabama State. The Grambling Tigers have had scoring issues as of late, and they’ve lost 8 of their last 9 games. I doubt things improve at the end of a back-to-back. Norfolk State should be able to push the pace with its guard play and attack of the rim. I’ll lay the points with the Spartans.
