Norfolk State Spartans vs Wichita State Shockers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/23

Planning on watching today’s Spartans and Shockers game? Catch the action at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS, as the Shockers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 142.5 points, and the Shockers are favored to win at home vs. the Spartans.

NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Norfolk State Spartans +15

This game will be played at Charles Koch Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Shockers.
• Even though we have Wichita State 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 143 points.

Can Norfolk State Pull Off A Win at Charles Koch Arena?

Norfolk State will be playing their 5th game of the season, having gone 2-2 thus far. In their previous three games, including one from last year, Norfolk State has a road record of 1-2. As Norfolk State enters today’s game, their ATS record stands at 1-3. In road games this season, Norfolk State is 1-1 vs. the spread, and in their previous ten road contests, they are 6-4 ATS.

Norfolk State’s games have, on average, featured 137.2 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-3-0. Their average over/under line is currently 138.5 points so far. The Spartans’ have recorded an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 62 points per game.

The Norfolk State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 69 points vs. Florida Gulf Coast. Overall their field goal percentage was 37% while connecting on 8 threes. Jamarii Thomas led the scoring for the Spartans, contributing 27 points. Additionally, Allen Betrand chipped in with 14 points.

The Spartans’ defense is presently ranked 66th nationally, allowing an average of 66.5 points per contest. Norfolk State’s three-point defense is currently 48th in the country at 6.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 29.2% of their shots vs. Norfolk State.

Will Wichita State Win at Home?

As they prepare for their sixth game of the season, Wichita State currently holds a 4-1 overall record. In their previous three home games, including last year, Wichita State has a 2-1 record. As of today’s game, Wichita State has a 3-2 ATS record. However, in their last five games, they have a perfect 4-0 record vs. the spread.

Wichita State comes in with an over/under record of 3-2-0 through five games, with their games averaging a combined 147.2 points per game so far. The Shockers have an over/under record of 0-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 80 points per game.

Wichita State is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 88 points versus Saint Louis. This output is higher than their season-average of 80.3 points per game. The team’s scoring leader is Colby Rogers, who holds an average of 17.8 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Xavier Bell is averaging 16.5 points per game this season.

At present, the Shockers’ defense is nationally ranked 85th, allowing 69.0 points per game. Wichita State’s three-point defense is currently 56th in the country at 6.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 30.5% of their shots vs. Wichita State.