Tennessee vs Norfolk State Prediction 12-31-24 College Basketball Picks

The Norfolk State Spartans and Tennessee Volunteers meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Food City Center. Here’s a Tennessee vs Norfolk State Prediction. This article will include a Tennessee vs Norfolk State Pick.

Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview

The Norfolk State Spartans beat High Point and Grambling, and they play Maryland Eastern Shore, Delaware State, Coppin State, and Morgan State next. The Norfolk State Spartans are averaging 75.6 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 69.1 points on 41 percent shooting. Brian Moore Jr. is averaging 19.4 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Christian Ings is averaging 12.9 points and 2.1 rebounds. Jalen Myers is the third double-digit scorer and Sin’Cere McMahon is grabbing 1.3 rebounds. The Norfolk State Spartans are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Norfolk State Spartans are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.8 rebounds per game.

Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers beat Western Carolina and Middle Tennessee, and they play Arkansas, Florida, and Texas next. The Tennessee Volunteers are averaging 81.3 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 56.6 points on 34.5 percent shooting. Chaz Lainer is averaging 19.3 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Jordan Gainey is averaging 11.9 points and 1.7 assists. Zakai Zeigler is the third double-digit scorer and Igor Milicic Jr. is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Tennessee Volunteers are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee Volunteers are allowing 24.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win

• Tennessee has won each of its last 35 games against non-conference opponents at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
• Norfolk State has lost each of its last 14 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Norfolk State has lost the first half in each of its last 14 games against AP-ranked opponents.

Tennessee vs Norfolk State Prediction

The Tennessee Volunteers are obviously capable of blowing the doors off at home, but just how motivated will they be for a New Year’s Eve afternoon game? This is also a look-ahead spot for the Vols with Arkansas, Florida, and Texas on deck. Also, I’ve backed Norfolk State a lot this season, and it’s paid off with a 9-4 ATS record. Norfolk State can score the basketball, and just outright beat High Point as a 9-point underdog. Norfolk State has covered 7 of its last 10 games overall. Norfolk State is a solid team that’s going to make some noise in the MEAC this season. I’ll gladly grab the points with the Spartans on the road.