Baylor vs Norfolk State Prediction 12/10/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Baylor vs Norfolk State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 10th at Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Baylor Bears Betting Preview

The Baylor Bears are 6-2 this season after they lost to Memphis by a score of 78-71 in their last game. Baylor trailed 37-34 at halftime and allowed 41 points in the second half for the loss. The Bears shot 34% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Tounde Yessoufou led Baylor with 22 points and five rebounds, while Cameron Carr added 13 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Baylor defeated Sacramento State by a score of 110-88 and San Diego State by a score of 91-81. The Bears have scored 87.8 points per game with 38.6 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.0 points against per game this season. Cameron Carr is averaging 21.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, while Tounde Yessoufou is averaging 17.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for the Bears. Baylor is shooting 47.1% from the field, 73.8% on free throws, and 35.1% on three pointers this season. 

Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview

The Norfolk State Spartans are 4-6 this year after they lost to James Madison by a score of 68-67 in their last game. Norfolk State trailed 35-32 at halftime, but did win the second half 35-33 in the close loss. The Spartans shot 54% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 47% on free throws in the game. Devon Ellis led Norfolk State with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Elijah Jamison added 17 points and two assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Norfolk State lost to Arizona by a score of 98-61, but did beat a non-D1 team by a score of 136-79 before that. The Spartans have scored 78.6 points per game with 38.3 rebounds and 11.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.3 points against per game this season. Anthony McComb III is averaging 16.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, while Elijah Jamison is averaging 14.0 points and 3.7 assists per game for the Spartans. Norfolk State is shooting 47.8% from the field, 63.2% on free throws, and 31.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Baylor Bears will win

• Baylor has won 17 of its last 18 games at Foster Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Norfolk State has lost eight of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents.
• Baylor has won the first half in 16 of its last 17 games at Foster Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Norfolk State Spartans will win

• Norfolk State has won 21 of its last 28 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Baylor has lost three of its last four day games.
• Baylor has lost the first half in three of its last four day games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Baylor’s last six games have produced a total of 149+ points.
• Each of Norfolk State’s last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Baylor vs Norfolk State Prediction 

Baylor comes into this matchup as a huge favorite to get the win and they are 4-0 at home this year. The Bears are shooting 47% from the field, but they have allowed at least 78 points in four straight games. Norfolk State only has one D1 win this season and just lost by 37 points to Arizona two games ago. The Spartans have done a decent job of keeping games close and Baylor has not covered this number yet, so give me Norfolk State and the points here.