Norfolk State Spartans vs Stony Brook Seawolves Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/23

Planning on watching today’s Spartans and Seawolves game? Catch the action at Island FCU Arena in Stony Brook, NY, as the Seawolves hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on FloH. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 140 points, and the Seawolves are favored to win at home against the Spartans.

NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS VS STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Stony Brook Seawolves -1.5

This game will be played at Island FCU Arena at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, December 13th.

WHY BET THE STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-65 in favor of the Seawolves.
• Not only will Stony Brook pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.

Is a Win at Stony Brook Possible for the Spartans?

The Norfolk State Spartans come into their game against Stony Brook with a 7-3 overall record. In their last ten road games, the Spartans have gone 5-5, which dates back to last year. At the moment, Norfolk State has a winning record against the spread, sitting at 5-3. The Spartans have been particularly successful on the road, going 4-1 vs. the spread, while at home they are 1-2 vs. the spread.

After 10 games, Norfolk State has an over/under record of 3-5-0, with their games averaging a combined 137.4 points per game so far. The Spartans have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 134 points per game.

In their recent matchup, the Norfolk State offense ended with 63 points against VCU. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 42.6% and made 2 threes. Jamarii Thomas led the scoring for the Spartans, contributing 17 points. Additionally, Allen Betrand chipped in with 17 points.

At present, the Spartans’ defense is nationally ranked 76th, allowing 66.8 points per game. So far, the Norfolk State defense is giving up an average of 7.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.5 times per game (352nd).

Does Stony Brook Stand a Chance at Home?

In their most recent game, Stony Brook suffered a loss to Wagner by a score of 60-59, bringing their overall record to 4-5. Looking at their last three home games, which includes those from last year, Stony Brook has a record of 2-1. Stony Brook has a 3-3 ATS record heading into today’s game. However, in their last five games, they have performed well against the spread at 4-1.

So far, Stony Brook’s games have averaged 138.5 points per game with the average over/under line being 139.3 points. In the Seawolves’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 135 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-3.

The Stony Brook offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 59 points versus Wagner. During the game, they attempted 20 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 42.4%. In terms of offense, the Seawolves have a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, putting them 375th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 335th in percentage and 192nd in three-pointers made.

Currently, the Seawolves’ defense holds the 127th rank in the nation, allowing 70.4 points per game. Against Wagner, the Seawolves’ defense gave up 60 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Wagner only made 4 free-throws.