The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons and Norfolk State Spartans meet Wednesday in the college basketball CBI Championship at the Joseph G. Echols Hall. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Purdue Fort Wayne vs Norfolk State prediction.
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Betting Preview
The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are coming off wins over Bowling Green and Tarelton State. The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are averaging 81.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 71.5 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Jalen Jackson is averaging 16 points and 2.6 assists, while Rasheed Bello is averaging 15 points and 2.9 rebounds. Anthony Roberts is the third double-digit scorer and Quinton Morton-Robertson is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.
Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview
The Norfolk State Spartans recently beat Alabama A&M and Coppin State while losing to Howard. The Norfolk State Spartans are averaging 74.3 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 67.7 points on 40.8 percent shooting. Jamarii Thomas is averaging 17.1 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Allen Betrand is averaging 11.4 points and 2.9 rebounds. Chris Fields Jr. is grabbing 3.2 rebounds and Christian Ings is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Norfolk State Spartans are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.3 percent from the free throw line. The Norfolk State Spartans are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.7 rebounds per game.
Norfolk State Spartans Team Facts
- Norfolk State has won each of its last 18 games against non-Conference opponents at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
- Each of Norfolk State’s last four games against non-Conference opponents at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall have produced a total of 147+ points.
- Norfolk State has won the first half in each of its last seven night games against non-Conference opponents at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Team Facts
- Purdue Fort Wayne has won 16 of its last 18 games against non-Conference opponents.
- Four of Purdue Fort Wayne’s last five road games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
- The home team has won the first half in four of Purdue Fort Wayne’s last five games.
Purdue Fort Wayne vs Norfolk State prediction
PFW is probably the better team, has 10 road wins on the season and as covered 7 of its last 10 games. I get it. However, Norfolk State has had more time to prepare for this game and hasn’t lost at home all year. Norfolk State hasn’t lost a home game overall since February 20 of last year. Norfolk State is playing good defense and is well rested. Championship on the line, I’ll grab the free bucket with Norfolk State at home.