The Norfolk State Spartans (12-7, 3-0 MEAC) are 9.5-point favorites as they look to build on a three-game winning streak when they visit the Morgan State Bears (7-12, 1-2 MEAC) on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Talmadge L. Hill Field House. The contest airs at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is set at 154.5.
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Norfolk State Cover -9.5 vs Morgan State -108
Norfolk State vs. Morgan State betting lines
- Norfolk State moneyline odds to win: -478
- Morgan State moneyline odds to win: +361
- Spread: Norfolk State (-9.5)
- Total: 154.5
Norfolk State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Norfolk State sports a worse record against the spread in home games (3-1-0) than it does in away games (9-2-0).
- When playing at home, the Spartans exceed the over/under 75% of the time (three of four games). They’ve hit the over in 45.5% of road games (five of 11 contests).
- Norfolk State has played worse as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, putting up a home record of 2-1, compared to going 3-0 in away games.
Recent trends
- The Spartans have seen a downturn in scoring lately, racking up 72.0 points per game in their last 10 contests, 3.4 points fewer than the 75.4 they’ve scored this season.
- Norfolk State’s defense has been less stingy lately, as the team has allowed 70.2 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 68.2 points per game its opponents average this season.
- While the Spartans are knocking down fewer threes per game over their past 10 contests (5.3 per game) compared to their season-long average (5.8), they are doing so while shooting the same percentage from beyond the arc (35.1%).
Norfolk State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-4-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 9-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 6-2-0; As Underdog: 7-2-0)
- O-U-P: 9-8-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-1 (Home: 2-1; Away: 3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-5 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.8 (28th in nation) | 40.9 (66th) | 28.9 (336th) | 30.4 (139th) | 13.2 (231st) | 11.2 (151st) |
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Morgan State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Morgan State has performed better at home (4-3-0) than away (4-5-0).
- Bears games have gone above the over/under more frequently at home (six times out of seven) than away (seven of nine) this season.
- When moneyline underdogs, the Bears have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-2) than away (0-9).
Recent trends
- The Bears are scoring 88.1 points per contest in their past 10 games, compared to their season average of 82.4.
- While Morgan State is ceding 83.8 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse in its past 10 games, allowing 89.7 points per contest.
- The Bears are sinking 5.2 threes per game with a 39.4% three-point percentage in their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 4.6 and 35.4%.
Morgan State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-8-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 1-2-0; As Underdog: 7-6-0)
- O-U-P: 13-3-0 (Home: 6-1-0; Away: 7-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-1 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-11 (Home: 2-2; Away: 0-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.7 (16th in nation) | 47.4 (342nd) | 32.6 (198th) | 32.3 (253rd) | 13.5 (208th) | 13.8 (332nd) |
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