Norfolk State Spartans vs Stony Brook Seawolves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Spartans versus the Seawolves? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloC. The game will be played at Stony Brook Arena in Stony Brook, NY. In this non-conference matchup, Norfolk State is favored by -5.5 against Stony Brook. The over/under for the game is 140.5 points.
NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS VS STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Stony Brook Seawolves +5.5
This game will be played at Stony Brook Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.
WHY BET THE STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Seawolves.
- Not only will Stony Brook pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Will the Spartans Win in Stony Brook?
Norfolk State picked up a 76-55 win over UC Davis on Monday, November 25th, in an away game where they were +6.5 point underdogs. The Spartans not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
After leading 34-33 at halftime, Norfolk State’s defense stepped up, allowing just 22 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42. The total points for the game were 131, falling under the O/U line of 145.5.
Norfolk State put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They connected on 54.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 7 of 21 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Spartans were efficient, converting 15 of 18 attempts for an 83.3% success rate.
Brian Moore Jr. led the way with 19 points and 4 assists, shooting 53.8% from the field. Sin’Cere McMahon was also effective, hitting 71.4% of his shots and going 3 for 5 from three-point range. Norfolk State finished with 18 assists and 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Norfolk State’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 35% shooting from the field. The Spartans limited them to 7 made two-pointers on 16 attempts, a 43% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Norfolk State allowed 7 threes on 23 attempts, with their opponent shooting 30%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 for 69%. The Spartans gave up 6 offensive rebounds.
Will the Seawolves Find a Way to Win at Home?
Stony Brook Seawolves Recent Game/Games
Stony Brook dropped their latest game, falling 77-54 on the road to Brown on Wednesday. Entering the game as +9.5 point underdogs, the Seawolves not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 43-24 at halftime, Stony Brook managed to score 30 points in the second half while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.
Stony Brook’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 54 points with a field goal percentage of 36.8%. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.6%, and they hit only 1 of 16 three-point attempts, shooting 6.2% from beyond the arc.
Joe Octave led the team with 24 points, shooting 42.9% from the field. Aaron Cooley added 17 points, hitting 77.8% of his shots, while Ben Wight was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7.
Stony Brook’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 66% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 16 of 24 shots.
From beyond the arc, Stony Brook gave up 13 threes on 33 attempts, a 39% shooting rate. They sent the other team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 6 free throws. Stony Brook allowed 7 offensive rebounds.