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Norfolk State vs North Carolina Central Prediction 1/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
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| MATCHUP | Norfolk State Spartans | North Carolina Central Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-11 | 5-11 |
| Where | McDougald-McLendon Arena, Durham, NC | |
| When | Saturday, January 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
North Carolina Central Eagles Preview
North Carolina Central Eagles have a 4-11 record this season and are in 4th place in the MEAC. They have a 3-2 home record and are coming off a 90-67 away loss against Penn State. Their previous three games were a 74-72 home loss against Longwood, a 96-62 home win against Mid-Atlantic Christian and a 103-67 away loss against Kentucky.
Offensively, North Carolina Central averages 72.3 points per game, while allowing 78.5 points per game defensively. The Eagles shoot with 42% from the field and grab 33.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.5 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 9.7 steals per game defensively.
Gage Lattimore leads North Carolina Central in scoring, with an average of 19.2 points per game, while shooting with 38.5% from the field and 88.7% from the free throw line. Khouri Carvey is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.9 per game, while Dionte Johnson adds a team-high 5.4 assists per game.
Norfolk State Spartans Preview
Norfolk State Spartans have a 6-10 record this season and are in 2nd place in the MEAC. They have a 1-7 away record and are coming off a 63-54 away loss against Louisiana. Their previous three games were an 89-70 home loss against UC Irvine, a 72-71 away win against UTEP and an 82-72 home win against Jackson State.
Offensively, Norfolk State averages 74.9 points per game, while allowing 73.4 points per game defensively. The Spartans shoot with 45% from the field and grab 36.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.1 assists per game. They average 2.8 blocks per game and 6.7 steals per game defensively.
Anthony McComb III leads Norfolk State in scoring, with an average of 16.3 points per game, while shooting with 40.4% from the field and 75.6% from the free throw line. Anthony McComb III is also the team’s leading rebounder with 4.9 per game, while Elijah Jamison adds a team-high 3.1 assists per game.
Norfolk State Spartans @ North Carolina Central Eagles Betting Trends: January 3, 2026
Why the North Carolina Central Eagles will win
- North Carolina Central has won each of its last 13 home day games against Conference opponents.
- Norfolk State has lost each of its last six games at McDougald-McLendon Arena.
- Norfolk State has lost the first half in seven of its last eight day games.
Why the Norfolk State Spartans will win
- Norfolk State has won eight of its last nine day games against Conference opponents.
- North Carolina Central has lost five of its last six games.
- North Carolina Central has lost the first half in three of its last four day games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of North Carolina Central’s last four games have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Five of Norfolk State’s last six games have produced a total of 143+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Carolina Central ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (4.7).
- North Carolina Central ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.7).
Norfolk State vs North Carolina Central Prediction
In this Norfolk State vs North Carolina Central Prediction, Norfolk State is coming as -3.5 road favorites. Norfolk State has a slightly better overall record but has been terrible on the road with just one win in 8 road games so far. They have also been struggling lately, with a 2-6 record in their last 8 games and 1-5 against the spread, while North Carolina Central is 1-5 in its last 6 games, so I see no value on either side. Both teams are 9-3 to the over in their last 12 games combined, so I expect another high-scoring affair today. Take the over 142 points in this one.
