Thursday’s contest that pits the Norfolk State Spartans (6-6) against the Alabama State Hornets (4-6) at Mohegan Sun Arena has a projected final score of 80-73 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Norfolk State. Tipoff is at 5:00 PM ET on December 19.

According to our computer prediction, Norfolk State is a good bet to cover the spread, which is currently listed at 4.5. The two sides are projected to exceed the 149.5 over/under.

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Alabama State vs. Norfolk State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
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• Where: Uncasville, Connecticut
• Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena
• Line: Alabama State -4.5
• Point total: 149.5
• Moneyline (to win): Alabama State -200, Norfolk State +164

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Alabama State vs. Norfolk State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Norfolk State 80, Alabama State 73

Spread & Total Prediction for Alabama State vs. Norfolk State

• Pick ATS: Norfolk State (+4.5)
• Pick OU: Over (149.5)

Alabama State has put together a 4-4-0 record against the spread this season, while Norfolk State is 7-3-0. The Hornets have gone over the point total in five games, while Spartans games have gone over six times. The two teams score an average of 155.1 points per game, 5.6 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Alabama State Performance Insights

• The Hornets’ -29 scoring differential (being outscored by 2.9 points per game) is a result of scoring 79.3 points per game (101st in college basketball) while giving up 82.2 per outing (352nd in college basketball).
• Alabama State pulls down 31.2 rebounds per game (273rd in college basketball) while allowing 39.7 per contest to its opponents. It is outrebounded by 8.5 boards per game.
• Alabama State knocks down 1.5 more threes per game than the opposition, 10.5 (23rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 9.0.
• The Hornets rank 197th in college basketball by averaging 95.8 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 340th in college basketball, allowing 99.3 points per 100 possessions.
• Alabama State has committed 8.6 turnovers per game (second in college basketball play), 2.8 fewer than the 11.4 it forces on average (238th in college basketball).

Norfolk State Performance Insights

• The Spartans put up 75.8 points per game (191st in college basketball) while giving up 69.9 per outing (146th in college basketball). They have a +71 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 5.9 points per game.
• Norfolk State falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 2.2 boards. It collects 28.5 rebounds per game (336th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.7.
• Norfolk State makes 2.9 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 6.4 (306th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 9.3.
• Norfolk State wins the turnover battle by 1.5 per game, committing 11.5 (164th in college basketball) while its opponents average 13.0.

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