Norfolk State vs SC State Prediction 3/15/25 College Basketball Picks Today
SC State (20-12) vs. Norfolk State (23-10)
March 15, 2025 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Norfolk State -1.5; Over/Under: 143.5
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The South Carolina State Bulldogs and Norfolk State Spartans meet Saturday in the college basketball MEAC Final at the Norfolk Scope Arena. Here’s a Norfolk State vs SC State Prediction. This article will include a Norfolk State vs SC State Pick.
South Carolina State Bulldogs Betting Preview
The South Carolina State Bulldogs recently played Howard, NC Central, and Coppin State. SC State has won 11 straight games, not losing since February 1.
The South Carolina State Bulldogs are averaging 80.1 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 70.9 points on 44 percent shooting. Drayton Jones is averaging 13.4 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Omar Croskey is averaging 11.5 points and 3.7 rebounds. Davion Everett is the third double-digit scorer and Mitchell Tyrol is dishing 2.3 assists. The South Carolina State Bulldogs are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 70.4 percent from the free throw line. The South Carolina State Bulldogs are allowing 30.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.
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Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview
The Norfolk State Spartans recently beat Howard, Maryland Eastern Shore, and Morgan State. Norfolk State has won 14 of its last 17 games.
The Norfolk State Spartans are averaging 78.3 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 69.5 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Brian Moore Jr. is averaging 19 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Christian Ings is averaging 11.8 points and 1.8 rebounds. Jalen Myers is the third double-digit scorer and Chris Fields Jr. is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Norfolk State Spartans are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free throw line. The Norfolk State Spartans are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Norfolk State Spartans will win
- Norfolk State has won 15 of its last 16 games against South Carolina State.
- Norfolk State has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Why the South Carolina State Bulldogs will win
- South Carolina State has won each of its last 11 games.
- South Carolina State has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of South Carolina State’s last 11 games have produced a total of 144+ points.
- Nine of Norfolk State’s last 11 Conference Tournament games have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Norfolk State ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (16.5).
- Norfolk State ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (49.2%).
- South Carolina State ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.5).
- South Carolina State ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (24.9).
Norfolk State vs South Carolina State Injury Report
Neither Norfolk State nor South Carolina State have a player listed on its injury report.
Norfolk State vs South Carolina State Prediction
South Carolina State is as hot as it’s been all year, putting together a lengthy winning streak, and it will have the confidence knowing it beat Norfolk State earlier this month. South Carolina State is also a profitable 19-9-1 ATS on the season. However, Norfolk State has lost just once at home this season, and the Norfolk Scope Arena will be jumping with a chance to make the big dance on the line.
I’d need more points to look in the other direction. Norfolk State has been locked in defensively these last few weeks, and the offense has one of the best field goal percentages in the country. We’re laying less than a full bucket. Give me Norfolk State to make the NCAA Tournament.
