Baylor vs Norfolk State Prediction 12-11-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Baylor vs Norfolk State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 11th 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 6-3 this year after they defeated Abilene Christian by a score of 88-57 in their last game. Baylor led 46-22 at halftime and added 42 points in the second half in the easy win. The Bears shot 59.3% from the field, 44.4% on three-pointers, and 62.5% on free throws in the game. Jayden Nunn led Baylor with 18 points and four assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bears lost to UConn by a score of 76-72 but did defeat New Orleans by a score of 91-60 before that. Baylor has scored 83.9 points per game and they have allowed 71.6 points per game, while also averaging 35.7 rebounds and 16.9 assists per game this season. Norchad Omier is averaging 15.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Baylor is shooting 48.3% from the field, 68.8% on free throws, and 38.4% on three-pointers this year. 

Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview

The Norfolk State Spartans are 6-4 this season after they lost to Hofstra by a score of 80-67 in their last game. Norfolk State trailed 37-31 at halftime and they allowed 43 more points in the second half in the loss. The Spartans shot 38.8% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 92.3% on free throws in the game. Jalen Myers led Norfolk State with 17 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Spartans defeated Stony Brook by a score of 77-66 and UC Davis by a score of 76-55. Norfolk State has scored 77.9 points per game and they have allowed 67.4 points per game, while also averaging 32.7 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game this season. Brian Moore Jr. is averaging 20.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Norfolk State is shooting 48.9% from the field, 82.1% on free throws, and 35% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Baylor will beat Norfolk State

• Baylor has won each of its last six games at Foster Pavilion.
• Norfolk State has lost each of its last three games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Baylor has won the first half in 15 of its last 16 Wednesday games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Baylor’s last seven games at Foster Pavilion has produced a total of 145+ points.
• Four of Norfolk State’s last five road games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.

Baylor vs Norfolk State Prediction 

Baylor comes into this matchup after alternating wins and losses over their last five games, but they do have nice wins over Arkansas and St. John’s so far this season. The Bears are scoring over 83 points per game and have done a very nice job of scoring against these lesser teams. Norfolk State has won two of their last three games, but they just allowed 80 points to Hofstra last time out. The Bears have blown out a few teams already this season and I think we are going to see another one here. Take Baylor to win big.