A pair of hot teams meet when the Norfolk State Spartans (17-8, 7-1 MEAC) host the Delaware State Hornets (13-10, 5-3 MEAC) on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET. The Hornets are 8.5-point underdogs and will attempt to keep their five-game win streak intact against the Spartans, who have won five straight. The matchup has an over/under set at 149.5 points.
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Norfolk State Cover -8.5 vs Delaware State -111
Norfolk State vs. Delaware State betting lines
- Norfolk State moneyline odds to win: -403
- Delaware State moneyline odds to win: +312
- Spread: Norfolk State (-8.5)
- Total: 149.5
Norfolk State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Norfolk State has played worse at home, covering four times in seven home games, and nine times in 13 road games.
- The Spartans have eclipsed the total in five of seven home games (71.4%), compared to five of 13 road games (38.5%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Norfolk State has picked up the win in five of six games at home, good for a .833 winning percentage. It has won four of five games away from home (.800) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Spartans have been putting up 79.2 points per game, an average that’s slightly higher than the 77.0 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- Norfolk State has been more stingy on the defensive side of the ball as of late, allowing 66.0 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 67.9 points per game its opponents average on the 2024-25 season.
- During their past 10 contests, the Spartans are making 0.4 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (5.4 compared to 5.8 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (30.5% compared to 33.7% season-long).
Norfolk State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-8-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 9-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 7-6-0; As Underdog: 7-2-0)
- O-U-P: 11-11-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 5-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-2 (Home: 5-1; Away: 4-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-5 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.8 (18th in nation) | 41.1 (48th) | 30.6 (270th) | 29.6 (93rd) | 13.5 (191st) | 11.6 (217th) |
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Delaware State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Delaware State has performed better at home (3-2-0) than on the road (7-5-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Hornets games have gone over more often at home (three of five, 60%) than on the road (seven of 12, 58.3%).
- This season the Hornets are 1-1 at home when moneyline underdogs (.500 winning percentage). Away they are 1-9 (.100).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Hornets are putting up 82.1 points per game, 4.4 more than their season average (77.7).
- Delaware State is ceding 71.5 points per contest in its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 71.4 points allowed.
- In their previous 10 games, the Hornets are making 5.4 three-pointers per game, 0.1 more than their season average (5.3). However, they own a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (34.0%) compared to their season average (36.1%).
Delaware State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-7-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 7-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 3-4-0 (As Favorite: 4-1-0; As Underdog: 8-6-0)
- O-U-P: 11-8-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 7-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-0 (Home: 3-0; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-10 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.3 (155th in nation) | 42.7 (120th) | 35.4 (33rd) | 30.8 (158th) | 14.2 (137th) | 11.4 (192nd) |
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