Norfolk State vs Morgan State Prediction 3/2/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Norfolk State vs Morgan State prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, March 2nd at Hill Field House in Baltimore, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview

The Norfolk State Spartans are 15-14 (8-4) this season after they defeated Coppin State by a score of 75-69 in their last game. Norfolk State led 42-29 at halftime, but they were outscored 40-33 in the second half in the win. The Spartans shot 45% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 79% on free throws in the game. Anthony McComb III led Norfolk State with 22 points and five rebounds, while Elijah Jamison added 12 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Norfolk State defeated SC State by a score of 90-71 and UMES by a score of 70-66. The Spartans have scored 76.0 points per game with 34.4 rebounds and 11.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.4 points against per game this season. Anthony McComb III is averaging 16.9 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, while Elijah Jamison is averaging 14.5 points and 3.1 rebounds per game for the Spartans. Norfolk State is shooting 46.8% from the field, 68.3% on free throws, and 34.6% on three pointers this season. 

Morgan State Bears Betting Preview

The Morgan State Bears are 12-15 (8-4) this year after they lost to Howard by a score of 84-59 in their last game. Morgan State trailed 30-22 at halftime and they allowed 54 points in the second half in the loss. The Bears shot 27% from the field, 13% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Elijah Davis led Morgan State with 19 points and two rebounds, while Eugene Alvin added 18 points and 11 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Morgan State defeated SC State by a score of 90-83 and Delaware State by a score of 82-68. The Bears have scored 75.1 points per game with 34.7 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.6 points against per game this season. Alfred Worrell Jr is averaging 17.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, while Elijah Davis is averaging 13.8 points and 6.0 assists per game for the Bears. Morgan State is shooting 42.6% from the field, 73.8% on free throws, and 32.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Morgan State Bears will win

• Morgan State has won eight of its last 10 games.
• Norfolk State has lost three of its last four games at Talmadge L. Hill Field House against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Norfolk State Spartans will win

• Norfolk State has won each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Morgan State has lost four of its last five night games following a home loss.
• Morgan State has lost the first half in nine of its last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Morgan State’s last eight night games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference have produced a total of 156+ points.
• Six of Norfolk State’s last seven road games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Morgan State ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.0).
• Morgan State ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.6).

Norfolk State vs Morgan State Prediction 

Norfolk State comes into this matchup on a nice winning streak and they are battling at the top of the MEAC standings. The Spartans are shooting 47% from the field and they have allowed fewer than 70 points in four of their last five games. Morgan State has won two of their last three games and they are tied with Norfolk State in the MEAC. The Bears are shooting 43% from the field and they are allowing nearly 79 points against per game. I don’t love backing a road team in the MEAC, but I will take Norfolk State to win here.

David Racey's Pick: Norfolk State ML