| MATCHUP | Morgan State Bears | Norfolk State Spartans |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-13 | 10-12 |
| Spread | +9.5 100 | -9.5 -120 |
| Moneyline | +400 | -535 |
| Total | Over 153.5 (-112) | Under 153.5 (-108) |
| Where | Joseph G. Echols Hall, Norfolk, VA | |
| When | Monday, January 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
The Morgan State Bears and the Norfolk State Spartans meet Monday in college basketball action from the Joseph G. Echols Hall. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Morgan State Bears vs. Norfolk State Spartans prediction.
Morgan State Bears Recap
The Morgan State Bears come into this game looking to add on to their 78-77 win over Howard last time out to sit at 7-13 this season. After this game, Morgan State will head on the road for a game against Coppin State.
Bears Win 3 In A Row
Alfred Worrell Jr. leads the Bears in scoring with 16.1 PPG along with 3.3 RPG while Rob Lawson has added 13.9 PPG with 3.2 RPG and 4.3 APG this season. Elijah Davis has 12.9 PPG with 2.9 RPG and a team-high 5.6 APG to lead the Bears in assists and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Morgan State so far this season. Walter Peggs Jr. has 8.3 PPG and Christian Meeks also has 6.6 PPG with a team-high 5.7 RPG to lead Morgan State in rebounding so far this season. As a team, Morgan State is averaging 73.7 PPG on 42.8% shooting from the field, 31.9% from three and 73% from the foul line this season.
Norfolk State Spartans Recap
The Norfolk State Spartans come into this game looking to add on to their 103-76 win over Coppin State last time out to sit at 10-12 this season. After this game, Norfolk State will head on the road for a game against Howard.
Spartans Win 3 Straight
Anthony McComb III leads Norfolk State in scoring and rebounding with 17 PPG and 4.6 RPG while Elijah Jamison has 15 PPG with 3 RPG and a team-high 3 APG to lead the Spartans in assists. Devon Ellis has 10.4 PPG with 4.1 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Norfolk State so far this season while Mykel Jenkins has 6.2 PPG with 3.3 RPG and Keyontae Lewis has 6.1 PPG with 4.2 RPG as well on the year. As a team, Norfolk State is averaging 76.4 PPG on 46.6% shooting from the field, 33.9% from three and 68% from the foul line this season.
Morgan State Bears @ Norfolk State Spartans Betting Trends: January 26, 2026
Why the Norfolk State Spartans will win
- Norfolk State has won each of its last 11 night games at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall following a home win.
- Morgan State has lost each of its last seven night games at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
- Morgan State has lost the first half in each of its last seven night games at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
Why the Morgan State Bears will win
- Morgan State has won four of its last five games.
- Norfolk State has lost three of its last four games following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Morgan State’s last four games have produced a total of 155+ points.
- Each of Norfolk State’s last four night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Norfolk State ranks 43rd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (24.5).
- Morgan State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (29.8).
- Morgan State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (20.6).
Morgan State Bears vs. Norfolk State Spartans Prediction
I’m on Norfolk State here. I just think this is a spot where Morgan State’s coming off of a rivalry win over Howard, and while both teams have won 3 straight, we’re starting to see Norfolk State turn into the Spartans we’re used to seeing year after year, drilling the rest of the MEAC while Morgan State is on borrowed time as far as I’m concerned. I’ll roll with the Spartans at home here.