Norfolk State vs Delaware State Prediction 2/17/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Norfolk State vs Delaware State Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday,  February 17th, at Joseph Echols Hall. Let’s take a look at a Norfolk State Spartans vs Delaware State Hornets Pick. 

What a Game for Delaware State

Delaware State faced off against Howard in the last game and they sure looked impressive again. Delaware State’s offense scored 90 points, and they ended up winning by 21 points. Delaware State scored 55 points in the second half and that was enough for the win. Martaz Robinson put up 26 points, nine rebounds, and three assists. There were three different players that put up at least 15 points. 

The Hornets sit with a 17-10 record overall and they have confidence right now. Delaware State is averaging 77.7 points while their defense is giving up 71.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 89th in the league while the defense is ranked 176th. This is a team that likes to get up and down and they are going to need the offense to get out to a fast start again here. Robert Smith has been the top player for Delaware State averaging 16.7 points while shooting 41.6 percent from the field. 

Another Win for Norfolk State

Norfolk State is having a huge season and they are coming off another victory in the last game. Norfolk State faced off against Maryland Eastern Shore and they scored 75 points on the way to the victory. In the first half, they gave up only 23 points, and that was enough for the win. Brian Moore Jr had a strong game putting up 17 points, six rebounds, and four assists. There were three different players that put up at least 13 points. Two games ago against NC Central, it was much of the same and they were able to secure the 81-78 victory. 

Norfolk State comes into this game with a 17-8 record overall and they have all kinds of confidence right now. Norfolk State is averaging 77 points while their defense is giving up 67.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 103rd in the league while the defense is ranked 67th in the league. Brian Moore Jr has been the top player for the team averaging 18.8 points while shooting 55.2 percent from the field and 43.4 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Norfolk State Will Beat Delaware State

• Norfolk State has won each of its last 12 games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
• Delaware State has lost each of its last 12 games at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Norfolk State has won the first half in each of its last 10 games against Delaware State at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.

Norfolk State vs Delaware State Prediction

Give me Norfolk State here. This Norfolk State offense has been strong all season averaging 77 points per game and they also have the best offensive player on the team in Brian Moore Jr. Moore jr is going to have no problem running up the score here. Delaware State’s offense will stick around a bit but in the second half, they will have no answer, and Norfolk State will cruise. Back Norfolk State against the spread.