SC State (19-12) vs North Carolina Central (14-18)
Game Info: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Norfolk Scope Arena)
Betting Odds: SC State -7.5 -- Over/Under: 146.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The North Carolina Central Eagles and South Carolina State Bulldogs meet Friday in the college basketball MEAC Semifinal at the Norfolk Scope Arena. Here’s a North Carolina Central vs South Carolina State Prediction. This article will include a North Carolina Central vs South Carolina State Pick.
North Carolina Central Eagles Betting Preview
The North Carolina Central Eagles recently played Norfolk State, SC State, and Delaware State. NC Central has won three of its last four games since being 11-17 on the year.
The North Carolina Central Eagles are averaging 79.2 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 75.4 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Po'Boigh King is averaging 16.5 points and 3 rebounds, while Keishon Porter is averaging 11.1 points and 3.4 rebounds. Perry Smith Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Smith is grabbing 1 rebound. The North Carolina Central Eagles are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 68.8 percent from the free throw line. The North Carolina Central Eagles are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.1 rebounds per game.
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South Carolina State Bulldogs Betting Preview
The South Carolina State Bulldogs recently beat Norfolk State, Howard, NC Central, and Coppin State. SC State has won 10 straight games, not losing since February 1.
The South Carolina State Bulldogs are averaging 80.1 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 70.9 points on 44 percent shooting. Drayton Jones is averaging 13.4 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Omar Croskey is averaging 11.5 points and 3.7 rebounds. Davion Everett is the third double-digit scorer and Mitchell Tyrol is dishing 2.3 assists. The South Carolina State Bulldogs are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 70.4 percent from the free throw line. The South Carolina State Bulldogs are allowing 30.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.
Why the South Carolina State Bulldogs will win
- South Carolina State has won each of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- North Carolina Central has lost each of its last five Friday games.
Why the North Carolina Central Eagles will win
- South Carolina State has lost five of its last six games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference at Norfolk Scope Arena.
- North Carolina Central has won 16 of its last 20 games against Conference opponents at neutral venues.
Total Points Facts
- Each of South Carolina State's last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Four of North Carolina Central's last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 154+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- South Carolina State ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (25.9).
- South Carolina State ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (18.3).
- North Carolina Central ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.79).
- North Carolina Central ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (30.1%).
North Carolina Central vs South Carolina State Injury Report
Neither North Carolina Central nor South Carolina State have a player listed on its injury report.
North Carolina Central vs South Carolina State Prediction
North Carolina Central beat SC State once this season but then followed that up in the second game losing by 16 points. North Carolina Central has had issues stringing wins together and I question if it can stay cool after a nice minor upset win yesterday against Delaware State. South Carolina State is one of the hotter teams in the country with 10 straight wins and is a profitable 18-9-1 ATS on the season. South Carolina State is 7-1-1 ATS in its last nine lined games. It’s hard to step in front of that success. I’ll lay the points with South Carolina State.
Randy’s Pick SC State -7.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
