Thursday’s contest that pits the Norfolk State Spartans (6-6) versus the Alabama State Hornets (4-6) at Mohegan Sun Arena has a projected final score of 79-73 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Norfolk State, who is favored in this matchup by our model. Game time is at 5:00 PM ET on December 19.

Based on our computer prediction, Norfolk State projects to cover the 4.5-point spread in its matchup against Alabama State. The total has been set at 149.5, and the two teams are projected to hit the over.

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Norfolk State vs. Alabama State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
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• Where: Uncasville, Connecticut
• Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena
• Line: Norfolk State -4.5
• Point total: 149.5
• Moneyline (to win): Norfolk State -200, Alabama State +164

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Norfolk State vs. Alabama State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Norfolk State 79, Alabama State 73

Spread & Total Prediction for Norfolk State vs. Alabama State

• Pick ATS: Norfolk State (-4.5)
• Pick OU: Over (149.5)

Norfolk State has a 7-3-0 record against the spread this season compared to Alabama State, who is 4-4-0 ATS. In terms of hitting the over, games involving the Spartans are 6-4-0 and the Hornets are 5-3-0. The teams average 155.1 points per game, 5.6 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Norfolk State Performance Insights

• The Spartans have a +71 scoring differential, topping opponents by 5.9 points per game. They’re putting up 75.8 points per game to rank 190th in college basketball and are allowing 69.9 per contest to rank 149th in college basketball.
• Norfolk State loses the rebound battle by 2.2 boards on average. It collects 28.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 339th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 30.7 per outing.
• Norfolk State connects on 6.4 three-pointers per game (307th in college basketball), 2.9 fewer than its opponents (9.3). It is shooting 36.2% from deep (95th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 33.2%.
• The Spartans average 100.1 points per 100 possessions on offense (107th in college basketball), and give up 92.3 points per 100 possessions (219th in college basketball).
• Norfolk State has committed 11.5 turnovers per game (164th in college basketball action), 1.5 fewer than the 13 it forces on average (121st in college basketball).

Alabama State Performance Insights

• The Hornets have been outscored by 2.9 points per game (posting 79.3 points per game, 103rd in college basketball, while allowing 82.2 per outing, 353rd in college basketball) and have a -29 scoring differential.
• Alabama State loses the rebound battle by an average of 8.5 boards. It pulls down 31.2 rebounds per game (273rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 39.7.
• Alabama State knocks down 10.5 three-pointers per game (24th in college basketball), 1.5 more than its opponents. It shoots 35.2% from deep (125th in college basketball), and its opponents are shooting 34.5%.
• Alabama State has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 8.6 per game (second in college basketball) while forcing 11.4 (239th in college basketball).

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