Two struggling teams hit the court when the Norfolk State Spartans (4-7) host the Grambling Tigers (3-6) on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Spartans are 1.5-point favorites as they look to stop a three-game losing streak against the Tigers, who have lost five straight. The point total is 135.5 for the matchup.
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Norfolk State vs. Grambling betting lines
- Norfolk State moneyline odds to win: -115
- Grambling moneyline odds to win: -105
- Spread: Norfolk State (-1.5)
- Total: 135.5
Norfolk State statistics, trends and more
Last season stats
- The Spartans were 90th in the nation in points scored (77.0 per game) and 99th in points conceded (69.7) last season.
- With 30.9 rebounds per game and 30.0 rebounds conceded, Norfolk State was 239th and 99th in the nation, respectively, last year.
- With 13.9 assists per game last season, the Spartans were 148th in the nation.
Norfolk State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 4-4-0 (Home: 0-2-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 0-1-0; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
- O-U-P: 3-5-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 2-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-6 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.0 (108th in nation) | 42.5 (133rd) | 32.7 (211th) | 31.5 (201st) | 11.3 (336th) | 10.8 (105th) |
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Grambling statistics, trends and more
Last season stats
- The Tigers put up just 66.8 points per game (25th-worst in college basketball) last season, but they played more consistently at the other end of the court, where they allowed 67.7 points per game (52nd-ranked).
- Grambling averaged 31.0 boards per game (234th-ranked in college basketball). It gave up 32.4 rebounds per contest (265th-ranked).
- Last season the Tigers ranked 323rd in college basketball in assists, delivering 11.4 per game.
Grambling betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-3-0 (Home: 1-0-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 4-3-0 (As Favorite: 1-0-0; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
- O-U-P: 2-6-0 (Home: 0-1-0; Away: 2-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.1 (242nd in nation) | 45.5 (281st) | 28.1 (348th) | 30.0 (134th) | 11.1 (342nd) | 15.0 (358th) |
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