Norfolk State Spartans vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24
Looking to win big? The Spartans and Cardinal face off at 10:00 ET on ACC. The Cardinal are hosting the game at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, CA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Stanford as the -15 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.
NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK
The Pick: Norfolk State Spartans +15
This game will be played at Maples Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.
WHY BET THE NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Cardinal.
- Even though we have Stanford winning straight-up, we like Norfolk State at +15.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Spartans Defense Show Up on the Road?
Norfolk State improved to 3-1 on the season with a 67-58 road win over Hampton on Saturday. The Spartans, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 139-point O/U line.
Norfolk State took control early, leading 34-20 at halftime. However, they allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33, making the game closer than the final score suggests.
Norfolk State put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They hit 38.9% from three-point range, connecting on 7 of 18 attempts, and were 15 for 31 on two-pointers, shooting 48.4% inside the arc.
Brian Moore Jr. led the way with 20 points on 7 of 10 shooting, including 2 of 3 from deep. Christian Ings added 16 points and 7 assists, also hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range. Norfolk State finished with 16 assists and 11 offensive rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the free-throw line, making 16 of 22 attempts.
Norfolk State’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 29% shooting from the field. The Spartans limited two-point opportunities, with the other team hitting only 12 of 36 attempts for 33%.
From beyond the arc, Norfolk State allowed 8 threes on 31 attempts, a 25% success rate. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 10, shooting 71%. Norfolk State also gave up 24 offensive rebounds.
Can the Cardinal Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games
Stanford took care of business on Sunday, November 17th, with a 79-65 win over UC Davis at home. The Cardinal entered the game as -13 point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 144 fell just under the O/U line of 147.5.
Stanford jumped out to a 41-23 lead in the first half, but allowed 42 points in the second half while scoring 38 of their own.
Stanford’s offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 37.3% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range (8/28). They made 21 of 25 free throws, hitting 84% from the line, and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds, finishing with 11 assists.
Maxime Raynaud led the way with 33 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and 5/10 from three. Ty Johnson added 26 points, while Jaylen Blakes contributed 17 points and 4 assists, shooting 62.5% overall.
Stanford’s defense held their opponent to 65 points, allowing them to shoot 37% from the field on 25 of 67 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 17 of 39 shooting for 43%.
From three-point range, Stanford’s defense limited their opponent to 8 of 28 shooting, or 28%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 for 84%. Stanford allowed 16 offensive rebounds.