Morgan State vs Norfolk State Prediction 1/13/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Morgan State vs Norfolk State prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 13th at the Hill Field House in Baltimore, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Morgan State Bears Betting Preview

The Morgan State Bears are 7-12 (1-2) this year after they lost to Howard by a score of 100-95 in their last game. Morgan State trailed 50-33 at halftime, but they did score 62 points in the second half in the narrow loss. The Bears shot 48.6% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 80.8% on free throws in the game. Will Thomas led Morgan State with 24 points and five rebounds, while Kameron Hobbs added 24 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Bears defeated NC Central by a score of 102-98 but did lose to South Carolina State by a score of 86-72 before that. Morgan State has lost four of its last five games and they have allowed at least 86 points in all four losses. Morgan State has scored 82.4 points per game and they have allowed 83.8 points per game, while also averaging 36.4 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game this season. Kameron Hobbs is averaging 14.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Will Thomas is averaging 13.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game this year. Morgan State is shooting 49.7% from the field, 71% on free throws, and 35.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview

The Norfolk State Spartans are 12-7 (3-0) this season after they defeated Coppin State by a score of 92-69 in their last game. Norfolk State led 53-32 at halftime and was able to maintain that lead in the second half for the win. The Spartans shot 61.8% from the field, 38.1% on three-pointers, and 76.2% on free throws in the game. Christian Ings led Norfolk State with 21 points and four assists, while Brian Moore Jr. added 19 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Spartans defeated Delaware State by a score of 73-64 and UMES by a score of 81-59. Norfolk State has won three games in a row and six of their last seven, with their lone loss during that span coming against Tennessee by 15 points. Norfolk State has scored 75.4 points per game and they have allowed 68.2 points per game, while also averaging 32.6 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game this season. Brian Moore Jr. is averaging 18.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while Christian Ings is averaging 13.1 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game this year. Norfolk State is shooting 48.8% from the field, 76.7% on free throws, and 35.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Morgan State will beat Norfolk State

• The home team has won 10 of Morgan State’s last 11 games.
• Norfolk State has lost three of its last four night games.
• Morgan State has won the first half in four of its last five night games at Talmadge L. Hill Field House.

Why Norfolk State will beat Morgan State

• Norfolk State has won each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Morgan State has lost four of its last five games.
• Norfolk State has won the first half in each of its last seven games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Morgan State’s last 11 games has produced a total of 158+ points.
• Twenty-one of Norfolk State’s last 23 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Morgan State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (12.9).
• Morgan State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (4.6).
• Norfolk State ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (16.6).
• Norfolk State ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (48.8%).

Morgan State vs Norfolk State Prediction 

Norfolk State comes into this matchup as one of only two undefeated teams in the MEAC, but they will be on the road for this game. The Spartans are shooting nearly 49% from the field, but their defense has led the way so far. Norfolk State has allowed 69 points or fewer in four straight games, including just 67 against Tennessee. Morgan State is shooting 49.7% from the field and they are scoring over 82 points per game, but their defense is a liability. The Bears are allowing nearly 84 points per game this year and I think this game could turn into a shootout, so take the over here.