Alabama State vs Norfolk State Prediction 12-19-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Alabama State vs Norfolk State prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, December 19th at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview

The Norfolk State Spartans are 6-6 this year after they lost to Northern Kentucky by a score of 71-62 in their last game. Norfolk State trailed 41-38 at halftime and only scored 24 points in the second half in the loss. The Spartans shot 37.9% from the field, 26.7% on three pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Brian Moore Jr. led Norfolk State with 12 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Spartans lost to Baylor by a score of 94-69 and Hofstra by a score of 80-67. Norfolk State has scored 75.8 points per game and they have allowed 69.9 points against per game, while also averaging 32.2 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game this season. Brian Moore Jr. is averaging 18.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Norfolk State is shooting 48% from the field, 79.1% on free throws, and 36.2% on three pointers this year. 

Alabama State Hornets Betting Preview

The Alabama State Hornets are 4-6 this season after they defeated UT Martin in overtime by a score of 103-93 in their last game. Alabama State led 48-30 at halftime, but they allowed 58 points in the second half, before getting the win in overtime. The Hornets shot 50% from the field, 47.2% on three pointers, and 63.6% on free throws in the game. Amarr Knox led Alabama State with 23 points and three assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Hornets lost four games in a row against Southern Miss, SMU, Cincinnati, and Akron. Alabama State has scored 79.3 points per game and they have allowed 82.2 points against per game, while also averaging 36.3 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game this season. Amarr Knox is averaging 15.8 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, while Alabama State is shooting 41.6% from the field, 69.7% on free throws, and 35.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why Norfolk State will beat Alabama State

• Alabama State has lost each of its last nine Thursday games against non-Conference opponents.
• Norfolk State has won each of its last four games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
• Norfolk State has won the first half in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Alabama State vs Norfolk State Prediction 

Norfolk State comes into this matchup looking to snap their three game losing streak and they are shooting 48% from the field. Alabama State was able to get an overtime win in their last game to snap a losing streak, but they are shooting just 41.6% from the field. The Hornets are allowing over 82 points against per game on defense, which is going to be the difference in this game. I think Norfolk State will get into the 80’s and I like them to cover here.