Norfolk State vs Grambling Prediction 12/18/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Norfolk State vs Grambling prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, December 18th at the Gateway Center in College Park, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview

The Norfolk State Spartans are 4-7 this season after they lost to Baylor by a score of 97-67 in their last game. Norfolk State trailed 47-31 at halftime and allowed 50 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Spartans shot 38% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 69% on free throws in the game. Anthony McComb III led Norfolk State with 19 points and six rebounds, while Elijah Jamison added 19 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Norfolk State lost to James Madison by a score of 68-67 and Arizona by a score of 98-61. The Spartans have scored 77.5 points per game with 37.5 rebounds and 11.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.7 points against per game this season. Anthony McComb III is averaging 16.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, while Elijah Jamison is averaging 14.5 points and 3.5 assists per game for the Spartans. Norfolk State is shooting 47% from the field, 63.8% on free throws, and 30.7% on three pointers this season. 

Grambling Tigers Betting Preview

The Grambling Tigers are 3-6 this year after they lost to Southern Miss by a score of 68-60 in their last game. Grambling led 31-29 at halftime, but they were outscored 39-29 in the second half for the loss. The Tigers shot 37% from the field, 54% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Roderick Coffee III led Grambling with 16 points and five rebounds, while Antonio Munoz added 14 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Grambling lost to Tulane by a score of 65-63 and UC Riverside by a score of 83-74. The Tigers have scored 69.4 points per game with 31.0 rebounds and 11.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.8 points against per game this season. Antonio Munoz is averaging 12.2 points and 2.9 rebounds per game, while Derrius Ward is averaging 9.6 points and 2.2 rebounds per game for the Tigers. Grambling is shooting 44.1% from the field, 70.3% on free throws, and 32.5% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Grambling State Tigers will win

• Norfolk State has lost each of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.
• Grambling State has won the first half in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Norfolk State Spartans will win

• Norfolk State has won each of its last six games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
• Grambling State has lost each of its last five games.
• Norfolk State has won the first half in four of its last five games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of Grambling State’s last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 133+ points.
• Each of Norfolk State’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 135+ points.

Norfolk State vs Grambling Prediction 

Grambling comes into this matchup with a 3-6 record on the season and they are on a lengthy losing streak. The Tigers are shooting 44% from the field this year and they have scored 63 points or fewer in three of their last four. Norfolk State has lost three in a row and they have scored 67 or fewer in four of their last five. The Spartans are shooting 47% from the field and they have a pretty sizable rebounding advantage. Take Norfolk State to get the win in this one.

David Racey's Pick: Norfolk State ML