In this article, we will formulate a Grambling vs Norfolk State Prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, December 18th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Norfolk State Spartans Preview
Norfolk State Spartans have a 4-7 record this season and are sitting on the 2nd place of the MEAC. They are coming off a 67-97 away loss against Baylor and their previous three games were a 67-68 away loss against James Madison, a 61-98 away loss against Arizona and a 136-79 home win against Virginia Lynchburg.
Offensively, Norfolk State averages 77.5 points per game, while allowing 72.7 points per game defensively. The Spartans shoot with 47% from the field and grab 37.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.3 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game defensively.
Anthony McComb III leads Norfolk State in scoring with an average of 16.5 points per game and is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.2 per game, while shooting with 41.4% from the field and 83.6% from the free throw line. Elijah Jamison adds a team-high 3.5 assists per game.
Grambling Tigers Preview
Grambling Tigers have a 3-6 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the SWAC. They are coming off a 60-68 away loss against Southern Miss and their previous three games were a 63-65 away loss against Tulane, a 74-83 away loss against UC Riverside and a 59-72 away loss against California Baptist.
Offensively, Grambling averages 69.4 points per game, while allowing 72.8 points per game defensively. The Tigers shoot with 44% from the field and grab 31 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.1 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 8.6 steals per game defensively.
Antonio Munoz leads Grambling in scoring, with an average of 12.2 points per game, while shooting with 47.4% from the field and 58.5% from the free throw line. Jimel Lane is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.7 per game, while Roderick Coffee III adds a team-high 4.2 assists per game.
Norfolk State Spartans @ Grambling State Tigers Betting Trends: December 18, 2025
Why the Grambling State Tigers will win
- Norfolk State has lost nine of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents.
- Grambling State has won three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Norfolk State has lost the first half in each of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Norfolk State Spartans will win
- Norfolk State has won 15 of its last 16 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Grambling State has lost 29 of its last 32 games against non-Conference opponents.
- Grambling State has lost the first half in each of its last six games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Norfolk State’s last five games have produced a total of 135+ points.
- Five of Grambling State’s last six games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 133 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Grambling State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (10.8).
- Grambling State ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (52.4).
Grambling vs Norfolk State Prediction
In this Grambling vs Norfolk State Prediction, Norfolk State is coming as -1 favorites. Both teams have almost identical records this season and are both coming into this matchup in poor form, as Norfolk State has three consecutive losses and Grambling has lost its last five games. Both teams have been terrible offensively lately, as Norfolk State has scored 67 points or less in seven of its last eight games, while Grambling has scored just 61.5 points per game in its last two. I expect a low-scoring affair, so take the under 133.5 points in this one.