William & Mary vs Norfolk State Prediction 11/8/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The William & Mary Tribe and the Norfolk State Spartans meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Joseph G. Echols Hall. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a William & Mary Tribe vs. Norfolk State Spartans prediction.

William & Mary Tribe Recap

The William & Mary Tribe come into this game looking to build on their 110-63 season-opening win over subdivision Georgian Court to start the year at 1-0. After this game, William & Mary will head on the road for a game against the Richmond Spiders.

Tribe Looking To Keep Strong Start To Season Going

Ryan Jackson Jr. led the Tribe with 15 points on 7 of 8 shooting while Cade Haskins chipped in 14 points on 6 of 7 shooting with a pair of threes and 6 rebounds. Chase Lowe added 11 points with 6 rebounds and a team-high 6 assists, shooting 4 of 5 from the floor while Kyle Pulliam added 11 points with 4 rebounds and a pair of steals on 5 of 6 shooting and Kilian Brockhoff had 4 11 points with a team-high 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi added 10 points along with 5 assists to cap off the scoring in double figures for William & Mary in the win.

Norfolk State Spartans Recap

The Norfolk State Spartans come into this game looking to add on to their 119-55 win over subdivision Regent last time out to sit at 2-0 on the year. After this game, Norfolk State will head on the road for a game against Old Dominion.

Spartans Win Back-To-Back To Start Year

Anthony McComb III leads the Spartans in scoring with 18.5 PPG along with 4 RPG and 2 SPG while Devon Ellis has 15.5 PPG with 5 RPG and 2.5 SPG. Jordan Leaks has added 13 PPG with 3 RPG and 3 APG and 2.5 SPG and Elijah Jamison has 12 PPG with 4 APG to lead Norfolk State in assists so far this season. Mykel Jenkins has 12 PPG as well with 4.5 RPG and Keyontae Lewis has 11.5 PPG with 5 RPG and Adrean Newton has 10 PPG with 4 RPG and a team-high 3.5 APG along with 2.5 SPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Norfolk State up to this point in the year. Melo Baines also has a team-high 5.5 RPG as well this season for Norfolk State. As a team, Norfolk State is averaging 108.5 PPG on 55.2% shooting from the field, 35% from three and 75% from the foul line this season.

William & Mary Tribe @ Norfolk State Spartans Betting Trends: November 8, 2025

Why the Norfolk State Spartans will win

• Norfolk State has won each of its last 11 day games at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
• William & Mary has lost 12 of its last 13 away games when playing with a rest advantage.
• William & Mary has lost the first half in 10 of its last 11 road games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the William & Mary Tribe will win

• Norfolk State has lost three of its last four day games against non-Conference opponents at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
• William & Mary has won the first half in each of its last six day games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty-four of Norfolk State’s last 25 day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
• Each of William & Mary’s last four games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 158+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Norfolk State ranks T1st for fast break points per game (16.0) in last season’s NCAA Tournament.
• Norfolk State ranks T1st for fouls per game (24.0) in last season’s NCAA Tournament.

William & Mary Tribe vs. Norfolk State Spartans Prediction

I’m on the Spartans here. It’s hard to have real takeaways for a game between two teams that have only played subdivision opponents up to this point, but William & Mary aren’t a team I loved backing last year, especially when they went on the road, and I just think that Norfolk State defends home court in this one. Give me the Spartans here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Norfolk State -1.5