Two hot teams square off when the Norfolk State Spartans (15-8, 5-1 MEAC) host the North Carolina Central Eagles (10-12, 3-2 MEAC) on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET. The Eagles are 9-point underdogs and will attempt to keep their three-game win streak intact against the Spartans, winners of three straight. The matchup has a point total of 146.

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Norfolk State vs. North Carolina Central betting lines

• Norfolk State moneyline odds to win: -481
• North Carolina Central moneyline odds to win: +363
• Spread: Norfolk State (-9)
• Total: 146

Norfolk State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

• Norfolk State has done a better job covering the spread on the road (9-3-0) than it has at home (4-2-0).
• In terms of over/unders, the Spartans hit the over more often when playing at home, as they’ve exceeded the total four times in six opportunities this season (66.7%). On the road, they have hit the over five times in 12 opportunities (41.7%).
• When playing at home, Norfolk State has won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 4-1 (.800). On the road, it is 3-1 (.750) as a moneyline favorite.

Recent trends

• On the offensive side of the ball, the Spartans have increased their output a little bit over their last 10 games, scoring 78.9 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 77.0 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
• Norfolk State has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor recently, giving up 66.3 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 67.7 it has conceded per game this year.
• Over their last 10 outings, the Spartans are making 0.3 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (5.6 compared to 5.9 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (30.9% compared to 33.7% season-long).

Norfolk State betting records this season

• ATS Record: 14-6-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 9-3-0)
• ATS Record When Favored by 9+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-4-0; As Underdog: 7-2-0)
• O-U-P: 10-10-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 5-7-0)
• Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-2 (Home: 4-1; Away: 3-1)
• Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-5 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-5)

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North Carolina Central statistics, trends and more

As the away team

• North Carolina Central has performed better against the spread away (4-6-0) than at home (2-5-0) this season.
• In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Eagles’ games have finished above the over/under at home (71.4%, five of seven) compared to on the road (60%, six of 10).
• The Eagles, when moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-2) than away (2-5) this season.

Recent trends

• The Eagles have played better offensively in their last 10 games, compiling 85.3 points per contest, 4.8 more than their season average of 80.5.
• While North Carolina Central is ceding 73.9 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse in its past 10 games, allowing 74.8 points per contest.
• The Eagles are draining 7.8 three-pointers per game over their previous 10 games, which is 0.3 more than their average for the season (7.5). Likewise, they sport a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 games (35.9%) compared to their season average from downtown (34.5%).

North Carolina Central betting records this season

• ATS Record: 8-11-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 4-6-0)
• ATS Record When Underdog by 9+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 2-6-0; As Underdog: 6-5-0)
• O-U-P: 13-6-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 6-4-0)
• Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-4 (Home: 3-1; Away: 0-3)
• Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-8 (Home: 0-2; Away: 2-5)