The Norfolk State Spartans (20-9, 10-2 MEAC) hit the road in MEAC play against the North Carolina Central Eagles (12-17, 5-7 MEAC) on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Spartans are 5.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup has an over/under of 151.5.
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Norfolk State vs. North Carolina Central betting lines
- Norfolk State moneyline odds to win: -245
- North Carolina Central moneyline odds to win: +200
- Spread: Norfolk State (-5.5)
- Total: 151.5
Norfolk State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Norfolk State sports a worse record against the spread at home (5-4-0) than it does on the road (10-5-0).
- The Spartans have eclipsed the total more often at home, hitting the over in six of nine home matchups (66.7%). On the road, they have hit the over in six of 15 games (40%).
- Norfolk State has played better as a moneyline favorite at home, posting a home record of 7-1, compared to going 5-1 away from home.
Recent trends
- The Spartans’ offense has been better over their last 10 games, racking up 82.6 points per contest compared to the 77.9 they’ve averaged this season.
- Norfolk State’s defense has been more porous lately, as the team has given up 69.9 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 68.8 points per game its opponents average on the season.
- During their last 10 outings, the Spartans are making 0.2 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (5.6 compared to 5.8 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (32.2% compared to 34.1% season-long).
Norfolk State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 16-10-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 10-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 7-6-0 (As Favorite: 9-7-0; As Underdog: 7-3-0)
- O-U-P: 13-13-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 6-9-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-2 (Home: 7-1; Away: 5-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-6 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.9 (15th in nation) | 41.4 (55th) | 31.0 (242nd) | 29.6 (86th) | 14.0 (153rd) | 11.7 (234th) |
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North Carolina Central statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, North Carolina Central has had better results on the road (6-8-0) than at home (3-7-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Eagles games have finished over less frequently at home (six of 10, 60%) than away (nine of 14, 64.3%).
- When moneyline underdogs, the Eagles have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-2) than on the road (2-8).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Eagles are scoring 76.5 points per contest, 2.5 fewer points than their season average (79.0).
- While North Carolina Central is giving up 74.6 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse over its past 10 games, allowing 75.4 points per contest.
- The Eagles are draining 7.3 three-pointers per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 0.1 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (7.4). That said, they have a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 games (38.6%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (35.3%).
North Carolina Central betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-15-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 6-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 6-3-0 (As Favorite: 3-9-0; As Underdog: 8-6-0)
- O-U-P: 17-9-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 9-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-6 (Home: 5-2; Away: 0-4)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-11 (Home: 0-2; Away: 2-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.7 (123rd in nation) | 47.1 (337th) | 31.4 (211th) | 31.1 (185th) | 15.9 (48th) | 12.3 (279th) |
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