Morgan State vs Norfolk State Prediction 2/24/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Morgan State vs Norfolk State prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, February 24th at Joseph G. Echols Hall in Norfolk, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Morgan State Bears Betting Preview

The Morgan State Bears are 11-15 (5-5) this year after they lost to Howard by a score of 87-81 in their last game. Morgan State trailed 38-35 at halftime and allowed 49 points in the second half in the loss. The Bears shot 42.9% from the field, 14.3% on three-pointers, and 83.8% on free throws in the game. Will Thomas led Morgan State with 31 points and three rebounds, while Kameron Hobbs added 27 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Bears defeated NC Central by a score of 92-78 but did lose to South Carolina State by a score of 90-62 before that. Morgan State has lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for fourth in the MEAC standings with a 5-5 record. Morgan State has scored 81.4 points per game and they have allowed 82.0 points per game, while also averaging 37.3 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game this season. Kameron Hobbs is averaging 15.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Will Thomas is averaging 14.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game this year. Morgan State is shooting 48.6% from the field, 72% on free throws, and 34% on three-pointers this season. 

Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview

The Norfolk State Spartans are 19-8 (9-1) this season after they defeated Coppin State by a score of 79-63 in their last game. Norfolk State led 39-22 at halftime, but they did allow 41 points in the second half in the win. The Spartans shot 47.2% from the field, 35.7% on three-pointers, and 72.7% on free throws in the game. Brian Moore Jr. led Norfolk State with 14 points and three rebounds, while Terrance Jones added 12 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Spartans defeated Delaware State by a score of 96-84 and UMES by a score of 75-63. Norfolk State has won seven games in a row and they are currently first in the MEAC standings with a 9-1 record. Norfolk State has scored 77.8 points per game and they have allowed 68.3 points per game, while also averaging 34.5 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game this season. Brian Moore Jr. is averaging 18.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while Christian Ings is averaging 11.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game this year. Norfolk State is shooting 49% from the field, 75.9% on free throws, and 33.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Norfolk State will beat Morgan State

• Norfolk State has won each of its last 13 games against Conference opponents at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
• Morgan State has lost each of its last six night games at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Norfolk State has won the first half in 26 of its last 29 night games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Morgan State’s last six night games at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
• Eight of the last nine games between Morgan State and Norfolk State at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Norfolk State ranks T33rd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (22.4).
• Norfolk State ranks 34th among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+14.0).
• Morgan State ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (30.4).
• Morgan State ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.3).

Morgan State vs Norfolk State Prediction 

Norfolk State comes into this matchup looking to extend their winning streak and they will be at home for this game. The Spartans are shooting 49% from the field this year and they have scored 75+ points in four straight games. Morgan State has lost three of their last four games and they are 1-5 in their last six road games. The Bears are scoring over 81 points per game and their offense has been very solid, but their defense is allowing 82 points per game. Morgan State did beat Norfolk State by a score of 78-74 in their first meeting and I think we are going to see plenty of points in this game, especially with how Morgan State plays. Take the over here.