Hampton vs Norfolk State Prediction 11/21/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Hampton Pirates and the Norfolk State Spartans meet Friday in college basketball action from Joseph Echols Hall. Here’s a Hampton vs Norfolk State prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Hampton vs Norfolk State pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Hampton Pirates Betting Preview

Hampton has a whopping seven games in the books so far this year, with mixed results. The opener was a tough loss 90-86 against Milwaukee. Leading the team in scoring was Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt with 25 points and five assists. Xzavier Long doubled up on 16 points and 17 boards with eight assists also. In their second outing, Hampton took out MACU 103-43, then lost big to Virginia 91-53. Leading the scoring in that loss was Michael Eley with 16 points and two rebounds. Hampton got back in the win column in game four. This one was a 72-63 victory against Brown. Michael Eley had 18 points with two rebounds to lead the Pirates, and Daniel Johnson added 17 points and three rebounds. Matched up against Holy Cross, Hampton finished the game on a 35-32 deficit and lost 67-61. Xzavier Long led the team on 21 points and 13 boards.

On Tuesday versus Boston College, the Pirates scored just 26 points in each half on the way to a 63-52 loss. Daniel Johnson (seven rebounds) and Xzayvier Long (five rebounds) each had 11 points and one assist in the defeat, as both players were the only ones on the team to finish in double-figures. Michael Eley chipped in eight points with five rebounds.

Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview

Over on the Norfolk State side, they were able to win their opener 98-76 against Washington Adventist. Anthony McComb led the way on 19 points and five rebounds. In their second outing against Regent VA, the Spartans posted 62 points in the first half on the way to a 119-55 win. Devon Ellis was tops with 19 points and four rebounds. In their third outing, Norfolk State took a loss to William & Mary. In the 81-78 finish the Spartans were led by McComb with 19 points, five boards and two assists. On November 11 versus Old Dominion, Norfolk State was down by four points at halftime and lost 60-57. Leading the team was Elijah Jamison on 14 points, six rebounds and three assists, while Anthony McComb added 13 points with four rebounds and two assists.

In their latest outing versus Towson, the Spartans held a four-point halftime lead. Norfolk State was outscored 29-15 the rest of the way however and lost 51-41. Nobody on the team was able to make it to double-figures during the defeat.

Hampton Pirates @ Norfolk State Spartans Betting Trends: November 21, 2025

Why the Norfolk State Spartans will win

• Norfolk State has won 38 of its last 40 night games at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Hampton has lost 12 of its last 13 Friday night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Norfolk State has won the first half in each of its last five games at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Hampton Pirates will win

• Norfolk State has lost each of its last four night games against non-Conference opponents.

Hampton vs Norfolk State Prediction

I’ll lean toward Norfolk State in this one. The Spartans have to get over a rough and listless loss to Towson last week, though. Norfolk State shot a miserable 27.7 percent from the field, 12.5 percent (2-of-16) from outside and 3-of-11 (27.3 percent) from the line—not to mention posting a 43-34 rebounding deficit. Otherwise there were a few things the Spartans did well, such as the 28-16 advantage in the paint, the six turnovers and the 28.8 percent shooting allowed. Still, it was an ugly game; it’s not often you see a team stall out at 41 points. Norfolk State has been below 58 points in consecutive games now (losing both) so it’d be nice to see some offensive life in this one.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Norfolk State Spartans -1