SC State vs Norfolk State Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a SC State vs Norfolk State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 1st at Joseph G. Echols Hall in Norfolk, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

South Carolina State Bulldogs Betting Preview

The South Carolina State Bulldogs are 9-11 (3-2) this season after they lost to NC Central by a score of 82-77 in their last game. South Carolina State led 39-38 at halftime, but they were outscored 44-38 in the second half for the loss. The Bulldogs shot 42.4% from the field, 20% on three-pointers, and 70.8% on free throws in the game. Mitchell Taylor led South Carolina State with 16 points and five rebounds, while Drayton Jones added 13 points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Bulldogs defeated UMES by a score of 78-64 but did lose to Delaware State by a score of 76-75 before that. South Carolina State has won three of their last five games and they are currently tied for third in the MEAC standings with a 3-2 record. South Carolina State has scored 76.3 points per game and they have allowed 70.9 points per game, while also averaging 34.2 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game this season. Drayton Jones is averaging 12.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Omar Croskey is averaging 10.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game this year. South Carolina State is shooting 46% from the field, 68.1% on free throws, and 33.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview

The Norfolk State Spartans are 14-8 (4-1) this year after they defeated Howard by a score of 92-75 in their last game. Norfolk State was tied at 35 at halftime and they scored 57 points in the second half for the win. The Spartans shot 50.8% from the field, 23.8% on three-pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Brian Moore Jr. led Norfolk State with 30 points and three assists, while Christian Ings added 19 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Spartans defeated a non-D-1 team by a score of 105-42 but did lose to Morgan State by a score of 78-74 before that. Norfolk State has won five of their last six games and they are currently first in the MEAC standings with a 4-1 record. Norfolk State has scored 77.4 points per game and they have allowed 67.8 points per game, while also averaging 34.4 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game this season. Brian Moore Jr. is averaging 19.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, while Christian Ings is averaging 12.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game this year. Norfolk State is shooting 49% from the field, 76.1% on free throws, and 34.5% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Norfolk State will beat South Carolina State

• Norfolk State has won each of its last 10 day games at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
• South Carolina State has lost five of its last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Norfolk State has won the first half in each of its last seven games against South Carolina State at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.

SC State vs Norfolk State Prediction 

Norfolk State comes into this matchup with a 4-1 conference record and they will be at home for this game. The Spartans are shooting 49% from the field this year and they have scored at least 92 points in three of their last four games. South Carolina State has dropped two of their last three and they are shooting 46% from the field. The Bulldogs have had some defensive trouble recently, as they have allowed 76+ points in three of their last four games. Norfolk State is rolling right now and I don’t see that changing on their home floor.