Norfolk State Spartans (18-9) vs. Morgan State Bears (9-16)
February 26, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Morgan State Bears +4.5; Over/Under: +144
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The Norfolk State Spartans are riding a 3-game winning streak. The Morgan State Bears look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Norfolk State Spartans vs Morgan State Bears prediction.
Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview
The Norfolk State Spartans beat SC State, NC Central and Coppin State during this streak. The Norfolk State Spartans are averaging 74.1 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 67.6 points on 40.4 percent shooting. Jamarii Thomas is averaging 17.4 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Allen Betrand is averaging 10.7 points and 3 rebounds. Christian Ings is grabbing 2.3 rebounds and Jaylani Darden is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Norfolk State Spartans are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free throw line. The Norfolk State Spartans are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.
Morgan State Bears Betting Preview
The Morgan State Bears are coming off losses to Delaware State and Howard. The Morgan State Bears are averaging 72.3 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 78 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Wynston Tabbs is averaging 15.7 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Will Thomas is averaging 12.7 points and 4 rebounds. Kamron Hobbs is the third double-digit scorer and Amahrie Simpkins is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Morgan State Bears are shooting 30.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.3 percent from the free throw line. The Morgan State Bears are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.
Norfolk State Spartans vs Morgan State Bears prediction
The Morgan State Bears will have their chances here at home, where they’ve played their best ball, and they’ve covered 7 of their last 10 games. The points are attractive a bit. However, the Norfolk State Spartans have been far and away the better team this season, and they did beat Morgan State by 10 points last month. Norfolk State is simply the better defensive team and has won 8 of the last 10 meetings against Morgan State overall. The line is reasonable. Give me the Spartans on the road.
