| MATCHUP | Delaware State Hornets | Norfolk State Spartans |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-17 | 11-14 |
| Spread | +9.5 -112 | -9.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +370 | -485 |
| Total | Over 134.5 (-115) | Under 134.5 (-105) |
| Where | Joseph G. Echols Hall, Norfolk, VA | |
| When | Saturday, February 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Norfolk State Spartans Preview
The Norfolk State Spartans have an 11-14 overall record this season and a 4-4 record in the MEAC. They are coming off a 75-68 home win against North Carolina Central and their previous four games were an 88-60 road loss at Howard, a 79-78 road loss at Morgan State, a 103-76 home win against Coppin State and an 86-61 home win against Elizabeth City State.
Offensively, Norfolk State averages 75.7 points per game, while allowing 73.4 points per game defensively. The Spartans shoot with 46% from the field and grab 35.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.9 assists per game. They average 3 blocks per game and 7.2 steals per game defensively.
Anthony McComb III leads the Spartans in scoring and rebounds, with an average of 16.3 points per game and 4.5 rebounds per game, while shooting with 41.3% from the field and 77.4% from the free throw line. Elijah Jamison leads the team in assists made with an average of 3 per game.
Delaware State Hornets Preview
The Delaware State Hornets have a 6-17 overall record this season and a 1-7 record in the MEAC. They are coming off a 72-63 road loss at North Carolina Central and their previous four games were a 65-47 road loss at Coppin State, a 65-57 home win against Maryland-Eastern Shore, a 70-64 road loss at South Carolina State and an 80-79 home loss against Morgan State.
Offensively, Delaware State averages 61.2 points per game, while allowing 70.3 points per game defensively. The Hornets shoot with 40% from the field and grab 31 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11 assists per game. They average 1.8 blocks per game and 8.3 steals per game defensively.
Ponce James leads the Hornets in scoring and assists, with an average of 14.6 points per game and 3.5 assists per game, while shooting with 39.0% from the field and 84.5% from the free throw line. Miles Webb is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.3 per game.
Delaware State Hornets @ Norfolk State Spartans Betting Trends: February 14, 2026
Why the Norfolk State Spartans will win
- Delaware State has lost each of its last 13 games at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
- Norfolk State has won each of its last 11 day games against Conference opponents at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
- Delaware State has lost the first half in each of its last 11 games at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
Why the Delaware State Hornets will win
- Norfolk State has lost four of its last five games following a home win.
- Delaware State has won three of its last four road day games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Norfolk State’s last seven games have produced a total of 143+ points.
- Each of Delaware State’s last four games have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Norfolk State ranks 34th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (24.6).
- Delaware State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (61.2).
- Delaware State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (91.9).
Delaware State vs Norfolk State Prediction
In this Delaware State vs Norfolk State Prediction, Norfolk State is coming as -9.5 home favorites. Norfolk State has been the better team this season and Delaware State has been terrible on the road with just one win in 13 road games played. Norfolk State is 4-2 in its last 6 games and are facing a struggling Delaware State squad that is 1-8 in its last 9 games and 1-5 against the spread, while having the third-worse offense in the entire nation. Take Norfolk State and lay the points at home for an easy win today.