Hofstra Pride vs Norfolk State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/9/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Pride versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Echols Hall in Norfolk, VA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 131.5 points, and Norfolk State is favored by -2.5 vs. Hofstra.
HOFSTRA PRIDE VS NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Norfolk State Spartans -2.5
This game will be played at Echols Hall at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 9th.
WHY BET THE NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Spartans.
- Not only will Norfolk State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can The Pride Secure a Win at Norfolk?
Hofstra Pride Recent Game/Games
Hofstra improved to 5-3 on the season with a 68-66 win over Arkansas State on Sunday. The Pride were +6.5 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread with the victory.
After a 29-29 tie at halftime, Hofstra outscored Arkansas State 39-37 in the second half. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 140-point over/under line.
Hofstra put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.7%. They hit 53.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 4 of 12 threes for a 33.3% rate. At the free-throw line, they shot 63.2%, making 12 of 19 attempts.
Cruz Davis led the way with 24 points, hitting 6 of 12 shots and going 1 for 1 from three. Derrian Ford added 17 points, knocking down 3 of 7 from deep, while Joseph Pinion hit 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 12 points. Michael Graham was efficient inside, making 7 of 8 shots and grabbing 12 rebounds.
Hofstra’s defense gave up 66 points in their latest game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 21 of 48 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, with the other team hitting 15 of 29 two-point shots.
From three-point range, Hofstra held their opponent to 31% shooting, as they made 6 of 19 attempts. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 22 times, converting 18 of those for 81%. Hofstra limited them to 6 offensive rebounds.
Can the Spartans Lock in a Home Win?
Norfolk State improved to 4-3 on the season with a 77-66 road win over Stony Brook on Sunday. The Spartans entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.
Norfolk State led 34-27 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 143 went over the pre-game O/U line of 140.5.
Norfolk State put up 77 points in their latest game, shooting 51.9% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 63.9% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, going just 5-for-18 (27.8%).
Brian Moore Jr. led the way, shooting 6-for-7 and finishing with 18 points in 21 minutes. Andre Snoddy contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds, while Jared Frey added 12 points, hitting 4 threes despite shooting just 30.8% overall.
Norfolk State’s defense held their opponent to 66 points, with a strong effort limiting them to 35% shooting from the field. They allowed 20 made field goals on 56 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Spartans gave up 9 threes on 33 attempts, a 27% shooting rate. They sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 85%. Norfolk State also allowed 7 offensive rebounds.