Pick details
| MATCHUP | SC State Bulldogs | Norfolk State Spartans |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-16 | 14-14 |
| Where | Joseph G. Echols Hall, Norfolk, VA | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
In this article, we will formulate a South Carolina State vs Norfolk State Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 21st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Norfolk State Spartans Preview
The Norfolk State Spartans have a 13-14 overall record and a 6-4 record in the MEAC. They are coming off a 70-66 road win against Maryland-Eastern Shore and their previous three games were a 75-58 home win against Delaware State, a 75-68 home win against NC Central and an 88-60 road loss against Howard.
Offensively, Norfolk State averages 75.5 points per game, while allowing 72.6 points per game defensively. The Spartans shoot with 46% from the field and grab 35 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.9 assists per game. They average 2.9 blocks per game and 7.1 steals per game defensively.
Anthony McComb III leads Norfolk State in scoring, with an average of 16.4 points per game, while shooting with 41.2% from the field and 77.8% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 4.5 rebounds. Elijah Jamison leads the team in assists with 3 per game.
South Carolina State Bulldogs Preview
The South Carolina State Bulldogs have a 7-18 overall record and a 5-4 record in the MEAC. They are coming off a 59-57 home loss against Coppin State and their previous three games were an 85-57 road loss against Howard, a 63-54 home win against Maryland-Eastern Shore and a 70-64 home win against Delaware State.
Offensively, South Carolina State averages 65 points per game, while allowing 79.6 points per game defensively. The Bulldogs shoot with 40% from the field and grab 31 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.6 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 7.1 steals per game defensively.
Jayden Johnson leads South Carolina State in scoring, with an average of 12.7 points per game, while shooting with 43.6% from the field and 71.7% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3.4 assists. Derwin Hodge Jr. is the team’s leading rebounder with 3.2 per game.
South Carolina State Bulldogs @ Norfolk State Spartans Betting Trends: February 21, 2026
Why the Norfolk State Spartans will win
- Norfolk State has won each of its last 12 day games against Conference opponents at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
- South Carolina State has lost 23 of its last 24 away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Norfolk State has won the first half in 16 of its last 18 day games against Conference opponents at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
Why the South Carolina State Bulldogs will win
- South Carolina State has won 15 of its last 20 games against Conference opponents.
- South Carolina State has won the first half in nine of its last 11 games against Conference opponents.
South Carolina State vs Norfolk State Prediction
In this South Carolina State vs Norfolk State Prediction, Norfolk State is coming as -10.5 home favorites. Norfolk State has been the better team this season but both teams are coming into this matchup in good form, as they are 6-2 and 4-2 in their last 8 and 6 games respectively. But South Carolina State has been terrible on the road with a 1-14 straight up record and 5-10 ATS, while having an inferior offense, scoring 10.5 points per game less than Norfolk and ranking on the bottom-30 of the entire nation in points scored. Take Norfolk State and lay the points in this one.
Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Norfolk State -10.5
