Norfolk State Spartans vs William & Mary Tribe NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Spartans and Tribe. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FloC, and it’s hosted by the Tribe at Kaplan Arena in Williamsburg, VA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 155.5 points, and William & Mary is favored by -1.5 at home against Norfolk State.

NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS VS WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE BETTING PICK

The Pick: William & Mary Tribe -1.5

This game will be played at Kaplan Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.

WHY BET THE WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Tribe.
• Not only will William & Mary pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Will the Norfolk State Defense Show Up on the Road?

Norfolk State picked up an 83-69 win over James Madison on Saturday, November 9th, in a home game where they entered as +5 point underdogs. The Spartans not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, exceeding the pre-game over/under line of 144.5.

After trailing 33-32 at halftime, Norfolk State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Dukes 51-36.

Norfolk State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 60% from the field and 46.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 66.7%, and they hit 75.9% of their free throws, going 22/29 from the line.

Christian Ings led the way with 22 points, while Bryce Lindsay added 21, knocking down 5 threes. The Spartans didn’t record an offensive rebound, but they dished out 12 assists as a team.

Norfolk State’s defense struggled, giving up 69 points on 60% shooting. They allowed 27 field goals on 45 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Spartans gave up 20 two-pointers on 30 attempts, a 66% shooting rate. From three, they allowed 7 makes on 15 attempts, or 46% shooting.

Do the Tribe Have a Shot at a Home Win?

William & Mary Tribe Recent Game/Games

The Tribe dropped their season opener on Friday, falling 89-77 to Radford on the road. Entering the game as -2.5 favorites, William & Mary not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 42-39 at halftime, the Tribe allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38. The game’s total points reached 166, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.

William & Mary’s offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 34.5% overall and 30% from three-point range. Despite the shooting woes, they managed to score 77 points, thanks in large part to their 30 made free throws on 36 attempts (83.3%).

Jarvis Moss led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep, while Ibu Yamazaki was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, including 4 for 4 from three. The Tribe also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists in the win.

William & Mary struggled defensively, giving up 89 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Tribe allowed their opponents to hit 64% of their two-point attempts, going 16/25 inside the arc.

From three-point range, William & Mary gave up 11 threes on 29 attempts, a 37% shooting clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 34 times, where they converted 24 free throws (70%). The Tribe allowed 13 offensive rebounds.