The Delaware State Hornets (6-17, 1-8 MEAC) are 9.5-point underdogs as they try to stop a six-game road slide when they square off against the Norfolk State Spartans (11-14, 5-4 MEAC) on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall. The game airs at 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is 134.5.
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Norfolk State Cover -9.5 vs Delaware State -110
Norfolk State vs. Delaware State betting lines
- Norfolk State moneyline odds to win: -559
- Delaware State moneyline odds to win: +395
- Spread: Norfolk State (-9.5)
- Total: 134.5
Norfolk State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Norfolk State has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered two times in six games at home, and it has covered six times in 12 games when playing on the road.
- In terms of over/unders, the Spartans hit the over more often in home games, as they’ve exceeded the total four times in six opportunities this season (66.7%). In away games, they have hit the over five times in 12 opportunities (41.7%).
- Norfolk State has won a lower percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 3-2 (.600). In away games as a moneyline favorite, it sports a record of 2-1 (.667).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Spartans have been racking up 74.8 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 75.7 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- The past 10 games have seen Norfolk State allow 1.0 fewer point per game (72.4) than its season-long average (73.4).
- During their past 10 outings, the Spartans are making the same number of three-pointers per game as their season long average (5.8), while shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (33.9% compared to 33.3% season-long).
Norfolk State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-12-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 6-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 4-6-0; As Underdog: 5-6-0)
- O-U-P: 12-9-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 5-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-4 (Home: 3-2; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-9 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.9 (141st in nation) | 43.9 (170th) | 30.9 (258th) | 30.3 (140th) | 11.9 (318th) | 12.2 (286th) |
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Delaware State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Delaware State’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .667 (4-2-0). Away, it is .231 (3-10-0).
- Hornets games have gone above the over/under 33.3% of the time at home (two of six), and 23.1% of the time on the road (three of 13).
- This year the Hornets are 2-2 at home when moneyline underdogs (.500 winning percentage). On the road they are 1-10 (.091).
Recent trends
- In their previous 10 games, the Hornets are posting 61.4 points per game, 0.2 more than their season average (61.2).
- Over its past 10 games, Delaware State is surrendering 67.3 points per game, 3.0 fewer points than its season average (70.3).
- The Hornets are sinking 4.6 three-pointers per game in their previous 10 games, which is 0.3 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (4.9). In addition, they own a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (30.3%) compared to their season average from downtown (30.8%).
Delaware State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-12-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 3-10-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 4-4-0 (As Favorite: 0-3-0; As Underdog: 7-9-0)
- O-U-P: 5-14-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 3-10-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-3 (Home: 0-2; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-12 (Home: 2-2; Away: 1-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.5 (359th in nation) | 47.1 (322nd) | 28.4 (338th) | 31.8 (229th) | 11.0 (348th) | 11.9 (261st) |
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