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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SWAC. The game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and Norfolk State is favored by -5.5 against Grambling State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS VS NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Norfolk State Spartans -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 4:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Not only will Norfolk State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Grambling State Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Grambling State’s season struggles continued with a 73-60 home loss to Delaware State on Thursday, dropping their record to 0-8. The Tigers entered the game as -4.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 133, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 29-25 at halftime, Grambling State’s defense faltered in the 2nd half, allowing 44 points while scoring 35. They’ll need to tighten up defensively to turn their season around.</p><p>Grambling State struggled offensively in their latest game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and 16.7% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 24 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they connected on 63.2% of their free throws, going 12 for 19 from the line.</p> <p>Robert Smith led the team with 16 points, despite shooting 35.3% overall and missing both of his three-point attempts. Martaz Robinson hit 4 of 5 threes, finishing with 15 points and 6 rebounds, while Muneer Newton added 13 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field.</p><p>Grambling State's defense held their opponent to 73 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 52% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Grambling State's defense was effective, limiting their opponent to just 4 made threes on 24 attempts, a 16% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 12, shooting 63%.</p><h3>Do the Spartans Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Norfolk State Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Norfolk State improved to 5-6 on the season with a 71-54 road win over Alabama State on Thursday. The Spartans, who entered the game as 4-point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Norfolk State jumped out to a 44-21 lead in the first half but allowed Alabama State to outscore them 33-27 in the second half. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 146.5-point O/U line.</p><p>Norfolk State put up 71 points in their latest game, shooting 46% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48%, with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Spartans hit 78.6%, going 22-for-28, and they grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. TJ Madlock led the team with 17 points, while Brian Moore Jr. added 15 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Norfolk State's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 54 points on 31% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited the opposition to just 3 made threes on 26 attempts, an 11% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Norfolk State's defense allowed 15 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 46% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 68%. Norfolk State gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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