Norfolk State Spartans vs Alabama State Hornets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Spartans versus the Hornets? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on None. The game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Norfolk State is the -4.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Alabama State. The over/under for the game is set at 149.5 points.

NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS VS ALABAMA STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Alabama State Hornets +4.5

This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 5:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.

WHY BET THE ALABAMA STATE HORNETS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Hornets.
• Not only will Alabama State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Can the Spartans Live Up to the Hype on the Road?

Norfolk State Spartans Recent Game/Games

Norfolk State fell to 4-6 on the season after a 71-62 road loss to Northern Kentucky on Sunday. The Spartans entered the game as +4 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, just under the O/U line of 137.5.

Norfolk State trailed 41-38 at halftime and struggled offensively in the 2nd half, scoring only 24 points while allowing 30.

In their last game, Norfolk State managed just 62 points, shooting 37.9% from the field and 26.7% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they hit 66.7% of their free throws, going 14-for-21 from the line.

Josh Dilling led the way with 22 points, shooting 63.6% overall. Sam Vinson added 21 points on 80% shooting, while also contributing 5 assists. The Spartans had 13 offensive rebounds and finished with just 7 assists as a team.

Norfolk State gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 59% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the opponent hit 7 of 22 threes, shooting 31%. Norfolk State also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 18 free throws for 75%. The Spartans gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Will Alabama State Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Alabama State improved to 3-6 on the season with a 103-93 win over UT Martin on Wednesday. The Hornets were favored by 4.5 points and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 196 went well over the O/U line of 146.5.

Alabama State jumped out to a 48-30 lead at halftime but allowed 58 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. Despite the defensive lapse, they held on for the win.

Alabama State’s offense exploded for 103 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 17 of 36 threes at a 47.2% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.1%, and they dished out 19 assists as a team.

Tarence Guinyard led the way with 31 points, while Matija Zuzic added 21 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 5 threes. Micah Simpson also connected on 6 threes, finishing with 20 points, and CJ Hines contributed 17 points and 11 assists.

Alabama State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 93 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 36 made field goals on 72 attempts.

From beyond the arc, their opponents shot 47%, hitting 17 of 36 threes. Alabama State also sent them to the line 22 times, where they made 14 free throws.