Norfolk State vs Hofstra Prediction 12-9-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Norfolk State vs Hofstra prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 9th at Joseph G. Echols Hall in Norfolk, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview

The Norfolk State Spartans are 6-3 this year after they defeated Stony Brook by a score of 77-66 in their last game. Norfolk State led 34-27 at halftime and scored 43 points in the second half for the win. The Spartans shot 51.9% from the field, 27.8% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Brian Moore Jr. led Norfolk State with 18 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Spartans defeated UC Davis by a score of 76-55 but did lose to Grand Canyon and Stanford before that. Norfolk State has scored 79.1 points per game and they have allowed 66 points per game, while also averaging 34.1 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game this season. Brian Moore Jr. is averaging 21.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while Norfolk State is shooting 49.9% from the field, 80.7% on free throws, and 35.2% on three-pointers this year. Norfolk State will meet Baylor after this game. 

Hofstra Pride Betting Preview

The Hofstra Pride are 7-3 this season after they defeated St. Joe’s LI by a score of 114-46 in their last game. Hofstra led 53-27 at halftime and scored 61 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Pride shot 61.2% from the field, 51.4% on three-pointers, and 81.3% on free throws in the game. KiJan Robinson led Hofstra with 28 points and seven assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Pride defeated Arkansas State by a score of 68-66 but lost to Tarleton State by a score of 61-59 before that. Hofstra has scored 71.7 points per game and they have allowed 65.2 points per game, while also averaging 36.5 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this season. Cruz Davis is averaging 14.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, while Hofstra is shooting 44.3% from the field, 72.4% on free throws, and 35% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Norfolk State will beat Hofstra

• Norfolk State has won each of its last 18 games at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
• Norfolk State has won the first half in 35 of its last 40 games at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Norfolk State’s last 19 night games against non-conference opponents at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall has produced a total of 133+ points.
• Each of Hofstra’s last five Monday games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 147+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Norfolk State ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (80.7%).
• Norfolk State ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (21.7).
• Hofstra ranks T29th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.0).
• Hofstra ranks 41st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.7%).

Norfolk State vs Hofstra Prediction 

Norfolk State comes into this matchup looking for their third win in a row and they will be at home for this game. The Spartans are shooting nearly 50% from the field and they are scoring 79.7 points per game. Hofstra is also looking for their third win in a row, but their last game was against a non-D-1 team. The Pride are only shooting 44.3% from the field, which is a concern on the road. I think this game could go either way, but I will take the better shooting team at home. Take the Spartans here.