North Carolina Central vs Norfolk State Prediction 2/3/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an NC Central vs Norfolk State Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, February 3rd, at the Joseph Echols Hall. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Eagles’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Spartans’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving NC Central

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Norfolk State

-Recent betting trends in games played between NC Central and Norfolk State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Eagles and Spartans. 

NC Central is Heating Up

NC Central is heating up and they have won three games in a row. Two games ago against Delaware State, they were able to secure a 75-72 victory and in the last game against South Carolina State, they ended up winning 82-77. Po’Boigh King put up 25 points, six rebounds, and three assists. There were three different players that put in at least 16 points. In this game, it’s going to need to be the defense that steps up. 

NC Central comes into this game with a 10-12 record overall and they have gone 8-10-1 against the spread so far this season. NC Central is averaging 80.5 points while their defense is giving up 73.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 44th in the league while the defense is ranked 248th in the league. Po’Boigh King is averaging 16.6 points while shooting 44.6 percent from the field and 31.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why NC Central will beat Norfolk State

• Norfolk State has lost four of its last five night games.
• North Carolina Central has won each of its last three games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
• Norfolk State has lost the first half in four of its last five night games.

Norfolk State Has Confidence

Norfolk State has confidence heading into this game and they have won three games in a row. Two games ago against Howard, Norfolk State scored 92 points and they ended up winning by 17 points. Two games ago against South Carolina State, Norfolk State was able to secure a 67-65 victory. It took overtime, but they made the winning shot late and picked up the win. Terrance Jones had a strong game putting up 20 points and three rebounds. Brian Moore Jr also put up 18 points, three rebounds, and one assist. 

Norfolk State comes into this game with a 15-8 record overall, and they have gone 14-6 against the spread. Norfolk State is averaging 77 points while their defense is giving up 67.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 108th in the league while the defense is ranked 67th. Brian Moore Jr has been the top player for Norfolk State averaging 18.9 points while shooting 55.5 percent from the field and 42 percent from behind the three-point line. 

NC Central vs Norfolk State Prediction

Give me NC Central here. Norfolk State’s offense wasn’t great two games ago, and their offense isn’t going to be good here. North Carolina Central’s offense has been strong all season and they are averaging 80.5 points per game. Norfolk State’s offense is going to have no answer, and it’s going to be NC Central that is going to end up getting the job done. Back NC Central against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: NC Central +9.5