Thursday’s game 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 the favorite in this matchup by our model. Tipoff is at 5:00 PM ET on December 19.

According to our computer prediction, Norfolk State projects to cover the 4.5-point spread in its matchup against Alabama State. The over/under has been set at 149.5, and the two sides are projected to exceed it.

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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 compiled a 7-3-0 record against the spread this season, while Alabama State is 4-4-0. A total of six out of the Spartans’ games this season have hit the over, and five of the Hornets’ games have gone over. The two teams score an average of 155.1 points per game, 5.6 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Norfolk State Performance Insights

• The Spartans average 75.8 points per game (190th in college basketball) while giving up 69.9 per outing (149th in college basketball). They have a +71 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 5.9 points per game.
• Norfolk State averages 28.5 rebounds per game (339th in college basketball) while allowing 30.7 per contest to its opponents. It is outrebounded by 2.2 boards per game.
• Norfolk State hits 6.4 three-pointers per game (307th in college basketball) while shooting 36.2% from beyond the arc (95th in college basketball). It is making 2.9 fewer threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 9.3 per game while shooting 33.2%.
• The Spartans put up 100.1 points per 100 possessions (106th in college basketball), while giving 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 13.0 it forces on average (121st in college basketball).

Alabama State Performance Insights

• The Hornets’ -29 scoring differential (being outscored by 2.9 points per game) is a result of putting up 79.3 points per game (103rd in college basketball) while giving up 82.2 per outing (353rd in college basketball).
• Alabama State loses the rebound battle by an average of 8.5 boards. It grabs 31.2 rebounds per game (273rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 39.7.
• Alabama State makes 10.5 three-pointers per game (24th in college basketball), 1.5 more than its opponents.
• Alabama State wins the turnover battle by 2.8 per game, committing 8.6 (second in college basketball) while its opponents average 11.4.

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