The Norfolk State Spartans (14-8, 4-1 MEAC) host the South Carolina State Bulldogs (9-11, 3-2 MEAC) after winning five straight home games. The Spartans are favored by 8 points in the contest, which tips at 4:30 PM ET on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The matchup’s over/under is set at 146.5.
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Norfolk State Cover -8 vs South Carolina State -110
Norfolk State vs. South Carolina State betting lines
- Norfolk State moneyline odds to win: -380
- South Carolina State moneyline odds to win: +294
- Spread: Norfolk State (-8)
- Total: 146.5
Norfolk State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Norfolk State has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered four times in five opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered nine times in 12 opportunities in away games.
- The Spartans have exceeded the total more consistently at home, hitting the over in four of five home matchups (80%). In road games, they have hit the over in five of 12 games (41.7%).
- In four home games as a moneyline favorite, Norfolk State has three wins (.750). It sports an identical winning percentage (3-1 record) as a moneyline favorite in road games.
Recent trends
- The Spartans have been scoring 79.3 points per game in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little higher than the 77.4 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- Norfolk State has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 65.2 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 67.8 it has surrendered per game this season.
- The Spartans’ last 10 outings have seen them make 5.7 three-pointers per game while shooting 32.6% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are below their 2024-25 averages of 6.1 makes and 34.5%.
Norfolk State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-5-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 9-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-3-0; As Underdog: 7-2-0)
- O-U-P: 10-9-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 5-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-2 (Home: 3-1; Away: 3-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-5 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 (19th in nation) | 40.8 (52nd) | 30.6 (285th) | 29.8 (102nd) | 13.7 (184th) | 11.5 (195th) |
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South Carolina State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, South Carolina State has a better winning percentage at home (.500, 2-1-1 record) than away (.462, 6-7-0).
- In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Bulldogs’ games have finished above the over/under at home (75%, three of four) compared to on the road (53.8%, seven of 13).
- The Bulldogs’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .000, both at home (0-1) and away (0-9).
Recent trends
- While the Bulldogs are posting 76.3 points per game in 2024-25, they have fallen short of that over their last 10 games, tallying 75.1 points per contest.
- Over its previous 10 games, South Carolina State is surrendering 70.9 points per contest, the same number of points it is allowing per game this season.
- The Bulldogs are draining 0.9 fewer threes per game in their past 10 games (5.5) compared to their season average (6.4), and they are posting a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (29.6%) compared to their season mark (33.2%).
South Carolina State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-8-1 (Home: 2-1-1; Away: 6-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8+: 4-3-0 (As Favorite: 5-2-1; As Underdog: 4-6-0)
- O-U-P: 10-8-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 7-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-1 (Home: 2-1; Away: 4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-10 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 (120th in nation) | 45.1 (272nd) | 30.8 (278th) | 29.2 (77th) | 14.1 (150th) | 12.7 (296th) |
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