Norfolk State Spartans vs UC Davis Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24
The Spartans and Aggies are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Aggies will host the game at University Credit Union Center in Davis, CA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and UC Davis is favored by -6 vs. Norfolk State.
NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS VS UC DAVIS AGGIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: UC Davis Aggies -6
This game will be played at University Credit Union Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.
WHY BET THE UC DAVIS AGGIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Aggies.
- Not only will UC Davis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Is a Win at Davis Possible for the Spartans?
Norfolk State fell to Grand Canyon 91-73 on Friday, November 22nd. The Spartans were +18.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 164, surpassing the over/under line of 145.5.
Norfolk State struggled in the first half, trailing 54-27 at the break. They showed resilience in the second half, outscoring Grand Canyon 46-37, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.
In their recent game, Norfolk State’s offense put up 73 points, shooting 46.8% from the field. They hit just 28.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 4 of 14 attempts, while their two-point shooting was more effective at 52.1%.
JaKobe Coles, Tyon Grant-Foster, and Jalen Myers each contributed 20 points, with Coles and Grant-Foster hitting 3 threes apiece at 60% accuracy. Ray Harrison added 17 points and 8 assists, shooting 71.4% from the field.
Norfolk State struggled defensively, giving up 91 points on 61% shooting from the field. The Spartans allowed 33 made field goals on 54 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Norfolk State’s defense was hit hard, as they allowed 14 threes on 24 attempts, a 58% shooting performance.
Can the Aggies Deliver Being Favored at Home?
UC Davis Aggies Recent Game/Games
UC Davis pulled off a surprising 75-68 win over Grand Canyon on Wednesday, November 20th. The Aggies were +17 point underdogs going into the game, but not only did they cover the spread, they also came away with the victory.
UC Davis led 46-35 at halftime, but Grand Canyon made things interesting by outscoring the Aggies 33-29 in the second half. The game’s total points came in at 143, under the O/U line of 152.
UC Davis put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%. They connected on 46.7% of their threes, going 7-for-15, and were nearly perfect at the free-throw line, hitting 16 of 18 attempts for 88.9%.
Ty Johnson led the way with 21 points, despite shooting just 35.0% overall. JaKobe Coles and Tyon Grant-Foster each added 18 points, while Leo DeBruhl hit 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from deep and finishing with 16 points. Pablo Tamba also contributed 15 points, shooting 63.6% from the field.
UC Davis held their opponent to 68 points, with a solid defensive effort limiting them to 37% shooting from the field. The Aggies allowed 52% shooting on two-pointers, with their opponent making 18 of 34 attempts.
From beyond the arc, UC Davis was effective, holding their opponent to just 4 made threes on 25 attempts, a 16% shooting performance. The Aggies sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 20, shooting 71%. UC Davis also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.