Stanford vs Norfolk State Prediction 11-20-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Stanford vs Norfolk State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, November 20th at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview

The Stanford Cardinal are 4-0 this year after they defeated UC Davis by a score of 79-65 in their last game. Stanford led 41-23 at halftime, but they did allow 42 points in the second half in the win. The Cardinal shot 37.3% from the field, 28.6% on three-pointers, and 84% on free throws in the game. Maxime Raynaud led Stanford with 33 points and 14 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Cardinal won their first three games against Northern Arizona, Cal State Fullerton, and Denver. Stanford has scored 83.5 points per game and they have allowed 61 points per game this season, while also averaging 36.5 rebounds and 15 assists per game. Maxime Raynaud is averaging 21.3 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Stanford is shooting 46.7% from the field, 81.2% on free throws, and 36.8% on three-pointers this year.

Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview

The Norfolk State Spartans are 4-1 this season after they defeated Hampton by a score of 67-58 in their last game. Norfolk State led 34-20 at the half, but they were outscored 38-33 in the second half in the win. The Spartans shot 44.9% from the field, 38.9% on three-pointers, and 72.7% on free throws in the game. Brian Moore Jr. led Norfolk State with 20 points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Spartans lost to William & Mary by a score of 84-73 but did beat James Madison before that. Norfolk State has scored 84.6 points per game and they have allowed 62.4 points per game, while also averaging 35.6 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game this season. Brian Moore Jr. is averaging 22.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while Norfolk State is shooting 52% from the field, 79.7% on free throws, and 38.5% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Norfolk State will cover

• Norfolk State has won seven of its last eight games against non-conference opponents.
• Stanford has lost the first half in six of its last eight night games against non-conference opponents.

Stanford vs Norfolk State Prediction 

Stanford comes into this matchup looking to stay undefeated on the season and they have played very strong defense to start the year, as they are allowing just 61 points per game this year. Norfolk State has also started the season playing well, but they do have an eleven-point loss on the road against William & Mary. The Spartans are shooting 52% from the field and they have also played solid defense through five games. This has the potential to be a good game and I think Norfolk State can stay in this matchup. Take the Spartans here.