William & Mary vs. Norfolk State betting: College basketball preview for November 12

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The Norfolk State Spartans (3-0) are 2.5-point underdogs as they look to extend a three-game winning streak when they visit the William & Mary Tribe (1-1) on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Kaplan Arena. The contest airs at 7:00 PM ET on FloCollege. The matchup has a point total of 156.5.

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William & Mary Cover -2.5 vs Norfolk State -110

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William & Mary vs. Norfolk State betting lines

  • William & Mary moneyline odds to win: -140
  • Norfolk State moneyline odds to win: +118
  • Spread: William & Mary (-2.5)
  • Total: 156.5

William & Mary statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread last season, William & Mary played better at home, covering six times in 12 home games, and seven times in 15 road games.
  • The Tribe eclipsed the over/under in six of 12 home games (50%) last season, compared to seven of 15 road games (46.7%).
  • As a moneyline favorite last season, William & Mary picked up the win in four of five games at home, good for a .800 winning percentage. William & Mary won one of two games away from home (.500) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • At 69.8 points scored per game and 72.1 points allowed last year, the Tribe were 285th in the nation on offense and 185th defensively.
  • With 32.3 rebounds per game and 32.7 rebounds allowed, William & Mary was 156th and 250th in the country, respectively, last season.
  • With 12.3 assists per game last season, the Tribe were 250th in college basketball.

William & Mary betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 15-16-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 7-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 6-3-0; As Underdog: 9-13-0)
  • O-U-P: 15-16-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 7-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-3 (Home: 4-1; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-20 (Home: 1-6; Away: 1-12)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
41.2 (330th in nation) 44.4 (216th) 32.3 (156th) 32.7 (250th) 12.3 (250th) 9.9 (60th)

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Norfolk State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread last year, Norfolk State had better results on the road (6-8-0) than at home (3-6-0).
  • In terms of the over/under, Spartans games went over three of nine times at home (33.3%) and six of 14 on the road (42.9%) last season.

Last season stats

  • With 74.5 points per game on offense, the Spartans were 150th in the nation last year. Defensively, they allowed 67.5 points per contest, which ranked 56th in college basketball.
  • With 31.5 boards per game, Norfolk State ranked 212th in the country. It gave up 29.5 rebounds per contest, which ranked 48th in college basketball.
  • The Spartans put up 12.5 assists per game, which ranked them 231st in college basketball.

Norfolk State betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 12-17-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 7-4-0 (As Favorite: 5-11-0; As Underdog: 7-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-17-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-3 (Home: 9-0; Away: 3-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-8 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.0 (88th in nation) 40.8 (25th) 31.5 (212th) 29.5 (48th) 12.5 (231st) 11.4 (199th)
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