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MD Eastern Shore vs Norfolk State Prediction 3/12/25 College Basketball Picks
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Norfolk State (21-10) vs MD Eastern Shore (6-24)
March 12, 2025 at 06:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Norfolk State -16.5 — Over/Under: 141.5
The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks and Norfolk State Spartans meet Wednesday in the college basketball MEAC Quarterfinal at the Norfolk Scope Arena. Here’s a Maryland-Eastern Shore vs Norfolk State Prediction. This article will include a Maryland-Eastern Shore vs Norfolk State Pick.
Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks Betting Preview
The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks recently played Morgan State, Coppin State, and Delaware State. Maryland-Eastern Shore has lost 13 of its last 15 games since Christmas.
The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are averaging 67.3 points on 42.4 percent shooting and allowing 77.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Ketron Shaw is averaging 18 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Evan Johnson is averaging 13.7 points and 2.6 rebounds. Christopher Flippin is grabbing 5.4 rebounds, and Cardell Bailey is dishing 1 assist. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 66.9 percent from the free throw line. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game.
Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview
The Norfolk State Spartans recently played SC State, NC Central, and Howard. Norfolk State has won 12 of its last 15 games since January 4.
The Norfolk State Spartans are averaging 78.3 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 69.5 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Brian Moore Jr. is averaging 19 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Christian Ings is averaging 11.8 points and 1.8 rebounds. Jalen Myers is the third double-digit scorer and Chris Fields Jr. is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Norfolk State Spartans are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free throw line. The Norfolk State Spartans are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Norfolk State Spartans will win
- Norfolk State has won each of its last nine Wednesday night games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
- Maryland-Eastern Shore has lost seven of its last eight night games at Norfolk Scope Arena.
- Maryland-Eastern Shore has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference at Norfolk Scope Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Norfolk State’s last nine games against Conference opponents at Norfolk Scope Arena have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
- Eighteen of Maryland-Eastern Shore’s last 24 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Norfolk State ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (16.6).
- Norfolk State ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (58.8%).
Maryland-Eastern Shore vs Norfolk State Injury Report
Neither Maryland-Eastern Shore nor Norfolk State has a player listed on its injury report.
Maryland-Eastern Shore vs Norfolk State Prediction
Maryland-Eastern Shore does nothing well on either side of the ball and has just six wins because of it. Even with four straight covers, Maryland-Eastern Shore is 12-13-1 ATS on the season. Norfolk State has been the team to beat in the MEAC all year and is an elite offensive team with an above-average defensive side. Norfolk State is 10th in offensive field goal percentage. Norfolk State is also a profitable 17-11 ATS on the season. Norfolk State has won 11 of its 12 home games and Maryland-Eastern Shore has lost 17 of its 18 road games. Thick line, but I’ll still ride with Norfolk State.
