MD Eastern Shore (4-19) vs Norfolk State (16-8)
February 15, 2025 at 04:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: MD Eastern Shore +13.5 — Over/Under: 140.5
The Norfolk State Spartans and Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Hytche Center. Here’s a Norfolk State vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Prediction. This article will include a Norfolk State vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Pick.
Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview
The Norfolk State Spartans beat SC State and NC Central, and they play Delaware State, Coppin State, and Morgan State next. The Norfolk State Spartans are averaging 77.2 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 68.1 points on 41 percent shooting. Brian Moore Jr. is averaging 18.9 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Christian Ings is averaging 12.2 points and 1.9 rebounds. Jalen Myers is the third double-digit scorer and Sin’Cere McMahon is grabbing 1 rebound. The Norfolk State Spartans are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The Norfolk State Spartans are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.7 rebounds per game.
Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks Betting Preview
The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks lost to Coppin State and Howard, and they play Howard, NC Central, and SC State next. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are averaging 67.3 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 79.4 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Ketron Shaw is averaging 18.5 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Evan Johnson is averaging 12.5 points and 2.6 rebounds. Christopher Flippin is the third double-digit scorer, and Cardell Bailey is dishing 0.8 assists. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are shooting 30.8 percent from beyond the arc and 65.3 percent from the free throw line. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks will win
- The home team has won eight of Norfolk State’s last nine games.
Why the Norfolk State Spartans will win
- Maryland-Eastern Shore has lost each of its last nine day games against Conference opponents.
- Norfolk State has won 12 of its last 13 games against Maryland-Eastern Shore.
- Maryland-Eastern Shore has lost the first half in five of its last six day games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Maryland-Eastern Shore’s last nine games against Conference opponents at William P. Hytche Athletic Center have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
- Five of Norfolk State’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Maryland-Eastern Shore ranks 43rd among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.6).
- Norfolk State ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (76.6%).
- Norfolk State ranks 46th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (58.8%).
Norfolk State vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Injury Report
Neither Norfolk State nor Maryland-Eastern Shore has a player listed on its injury report.
Norfolk State vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Prediction
Maryland-Eastern Shore hasn’t won a game since December 16 and has failed to cover each of its last seven games. Maryland-Eastern Shore is 7-12 ATS on the season and hasn’t scored 70 or more points since it last won a game. Maryland-Eastern Shore also has yet to beat a Division One team this season. It doesn’t matter what you think of Norfolk State, backing Maryland-Eastern Shore just isn’t an option. However, Norfolk State is playing its best ball of the season and is 14-7 ATS on the season. I have no choice but to lay the number with Norfolk State.