Monday’s contest features the Norfolk State Spartans (20-9, 10-2 MEAC) and the North Carolina Central Eagles (12-17, 5-7 MEAC) squaring off at McDougald-McLendon Arena (on March 3) at 7:30 p.m. ET. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in a 77-72 victory for Norfolk State.

Based on our computer prediction, North Carolina Central projects to cover the 5.5-point spread in its matchup versus Norfolk State. The over/under is currently listed at 149.5, and the two sides are projected to fall short of that total.

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Norfolk State vs. North Carolina Central Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Durham, North Carolina
• Venue: McDougald-McLendon Arena
• Line: Norfolk State -5.5
• Point total: 149.5
• Moneyline (to win): Norfolk State -245, North Carolina Central +198

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Norfolk State vs. North Carolina Central Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Norfolk State 77, North Carolina Central 72

Spread & Total Prediction for Norfolk State vs. North Carolina Central

• Pick ATS: North Carolina Central (+5.5)
• Pick OU: Under (149.5)

Norfolk State has put together a 16-10-0 record against the spread this season, while North Carolina Central is 12-13-0. The Spartans are 14-12-0 and the Eagles are 16-9-0 in terms of going over the point total. The two teams average 156.9 points per game, 7.4 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the last 10 contests, Norfolk State is 4-6 against the spread and 8-2 overall while North Carolina Central has gone 5-5 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

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Norfolk State Performance Insights

• The Spartans’ +263 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 9.1 points per game) is a result of scoring 77.9 points per game (80th in college basketball) while giving up 68.8 per outing (83rd in college basketball).
• The 31.0 rebounds per game Norfolk State averages rank 242nd in the nation, and are 1.4 more than the 29.6 its opponents grab per outing.
• Norfolk State makes 5.8 three-pointers per game (342nd in college basketball) at a 34.1% rate (180th in college basketball), compared to the 7.9 per outing its opponents make while shooting 33.3% from deep.
• The Spartans put up 100.8 points per 100 possessions (63rd in college basketball), while giving up 89.0 points per 100 possessions (76th in college basketball).
• Norfolk State and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Spartans commit 11.7 per game (234th in college basketball) and force 12.7 (67th in college basketball play).

North Carolina Central Performance Insights

• The Eagles put up 79.0 points per game (59th in college basketball) while allowing 74.6 per contest (262nd in college basketball). They have a +130 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 4.4 points per game.
• North Carolina Central records 31.4 rebounds per game (211th in college basketball), compared to the 31.1 of its opponents.
• North Carolina Central hits 7.4 three-pointers per game (213th in college basketball), 1.7 more than its opponents.
• North Carolina Central has come out ahead in the turnover battle by 3.3 per game, committing 12.3 (279th in college basketball) while forcing 15.6 (sixth in college basketball).

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