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USA Today
21-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
March Madness: Norfolk State vs. Florida odds, picks and predictions
The No. 16 seed Norfolk State Spartans (24-10) and the top-seeded Florida Gators (30-4) meet Friday at Lenovo Center in Raleigh for an NCAA Tournament West Region first-round game. Tip-off is scheduled for approximately 6:50 p.m. ET (TNT). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Norfolk State vs. Florida odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions. The Spartans picked up a 66-65 win — as 1.5-point favorites — over South Carolina State in the MEAC Tournament title game. They won all 3 of their tourney games as favorites but failed to cover in each with an average winning margin of just 3.7 points per game (PPG). Norfolk State is 1-6 against the spread (ATS) in its past 7 games. G Brian Moore Jr. leads the Spartans in scoring with 18.4 PPG. The Spartans are 2-3 all time in their 3 NCAA Tournament appearances. In its first NCAA Tourney back in 2012, Norfolk State upset second-seeded Missouri 86-84 in a first-round game as a 15 seed. Norfolk also scored a First Four win over Appalachian State in 2021. The Spartans' last appearance was in 2022 when they lost 85-49 to No. 1 seed Baylor in a first-round game. As the No. 1 seed in the West, the Gators are looking to make a deep run this spring. They won each of their 3 SEC Conference Tourney games by at least 9 points on the way to a title. Florida defeated Tennessee 86-77 in the SEC Championship Game, covering as a 5-point favorite with the Over (142) cashing, as G Walter Clayton Jr. scored a team-high 22 points. The Gators are 12-1 ATS in their past 13 games, including 6-0 in the last 6. The Over has hit in their last 7 games, too. Florida's roster is littered with talent as Clayton Jr. averages a team-best 17.5 PPG with 4.3 APG and 3.8 RPG while shooting 37.7% from behind the arc. G Alijah Martin (14.5 PPG) brings a wealth of experience after helping FAU to an unlikely Final Four appearance in 2023, and G Will Richard is the Gators' third-leading scorer at 13.6 PPG. Florida bowed out as a 7 seed in the first round of last year's NCAA Tourney, falling 102-100 to 10th-seeded Colorado. The Gators are just 3-5 in their past 8 NCAA Tournament games. They are a No. 1 seed for the first time since 2014 when they lost to eventual champion UConn in the Final Four. – Rankings: USA TODAY Sports Men's Basketball Coaches Poll THE BRACKETS ARE BACK! The USA TODAY Sports Bracket Challenge is back! $1 MILLION grand prize for a perfect bracket, $25,000 prize for top bracket. Free to enter, 21+. Terms apply, void where prohibited by law. See Official Rules. Play now! Norfolk State vs. Florida odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at11:42 p.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : Norfolk State +3300 (bet $100 to win $3,300) | Florida -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100) : Norfolk State +3300 (bet $100 to win $3,300) | Florida -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100) Against the spread (ATS) : Norfolk State +28.5 (-115) | Florida -28.5 (-105) : Norfolk State +28.5 (-115) | Florida -28.5 (-105) Over/Under (O/U): 153.5 (O: -115 | U: -105) Can you survive? USA TODAY Sports' Men and Women's Basketball Tournament Survivor Pools are here with a $2,500 prize for each contest! Free to enter, 21+. Terms apply, void where prohibited by law. See Official Rules. Play now! Norfolk State vs. Florida picks and predictions Prediction Florida 97, Norfolk State 65 Florida (-10000) will set you back $100 for every $1 of profit. It shouldn't need to be said, but betting that much for such little return is foolish and not a recommended long-term betting strategy. PASS. FLORIDA -28.5 (-105) is worth backing, laying the big points. The Gators are a No. 1 seed and they're entering on a heater. As mentioned, Florida has covered 6 straight games, while Norfolk is on an 0-3 ATS run and just 1-6 ATS in the past 7 outings. This is going to be a mismatch of epic proportions, and the Gators should be able to polish off the Spartans without breaking much of a sweat. OVER 153.5 (-115) is the play as the Over is 7-0 in Florida's last 7 outings. The Gators offense rolled up 85.4 PPG this season, ranking third in the country according to It wouldn't be surprising to see Florida surpass triple digits Friday. Norfolk State is a concern, though. It has managed 77.3 PPG this season, but it struggled on offense in the MEAC Tournament, and it is an awful 3-point shooting team at 33.1% to rank 222nd in the nation. Be careful, and don't get too carried away with the Over here. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow Kevin J. Erickson on Twitter/X. 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NBC Sports
20-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Norfolk State vs Florida Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats for 2025 March Madness
The No. 16 Norfolk State Spartans (24-10) are set to face the top seed in the West Region, the Florida Gators (30-4) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Spartans clinched their spot in the tournament with a 66-65 win over South Carolina State in the MEAC Championship game. Brian Moore Jr. leads the team averaging nearly 19 points per game. The Gators secured a No. 1 seed with an 86-77 win over Tennessee in the SEC Championship game. Florida boasts a high-scoring offense, averaging 85 points per game, and a solid defense allowing just 69 points per game. Guard Walter Clayton leads the team with averages of 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists per game. The winner of this game earns the right to play the winner of the UConn vs. Oklahoma game. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Game details & how to watch Norfolk State vs. Florida Date: Friday, March 21, 2025 Time: 6:50PM EST Site: PNC Arena City: Raleigh, NC Network/Streaming: TNT Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. Game odds for Norfolk State vs. Florida The latest odds as of Thursday courtesy of BetMGM: Odds: Norfolk State Spartans (+3300), Florida Gators (-10000) Spread: Gators -28.5 Total: 153.5 points Expert picks & predictions for Norfolk State vs. Florida Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's Spartans & Gators game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on Florida -28.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 153.5. Norfolk State vs. Florida: Top betting trends and recent stats Norfolk State is 12-1 in their last 14 games Norfolk State is 1-7 against the spread in their last 8 games (17-11 ATS for the season) Florida has won their last 6 games Florida is 6-0 against the spread in their last 6 games (23-8 ATS for the season) The Game Total in each of Florida's last 6 games has cashed to the OVER If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
USA Today
17-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Norfolk State 2025 college basketball national championship odds and futures
Norfolk State 2025 college basketball national championship odds and futures The Norfolk State Spartans (24-10) are in the conversation to win the national championship at the end of the 2024-25 college basketball season, as bookmakers have listed them at +100000 on the moneyline, the best odds in the MEAC and the 54th-best odds among all college basketball teams. College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 12:06 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Norfolk State heads into this game on the heels of a 66-65 win against South Carolina State on Saturday. Christian Ings scored a team-leading 16 points for the Spartans in the win. Watch NCAA basketball on Fubo! The Spartans play against the Florida Gators in the First Round on Friday, March 21 at 6:50 p.m. ET. Florida is favored by 28.5, with a 153.5 point total. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Norfolk State college basketball futures odds Odds to win the national championship: +100000 (Bet $100 to win $100000) Norfolk State's best 2024-25 wins Norfolk State beat the High Point Panthers (No. 48 in the RPI) 77-74 on December 29, which is its top win of the season to date. Against High Point, Brian Moore Jr. had 33 points and added five boards and six assists. Other notable wins 83-69 at home over James Madison (No. 72/RPI) on November 9 66-65 over South Carolina State (No. 184/RPI) on March 15 67-65 at home over South Carolina State (No. 184/RPI) on February 1 67-58 on the road over Hampton (No. 194/RPI) on November 16 76-55 on the road over UC Davis (No. 198/RPI) on November 25 Norfolk State stat leaders Moore paces the Spartans at 18.4 points per contest, while also averaging 3.1 assists and 3.8 rebounds. Ings is tops on his squad in assists per contest (3.2), and also posts 11.9 points and 2.2 rebounds. At the other end, he posts 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. Jalen Myers leads his team in rebounds per game (5.4), and also puts up 10.6 points and 1.0 assists. At the other end, he puts up 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocked shots. Jaylani Darden puts up 6.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest. At the other end, he posts 1.4 steals and 0.2 blocked shots. Kuluel Mading averages 7.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game, shooting 57.9% from the field. Norfolk State 2024-25 stats So far this year, Norfolk State is averaging 77.3 points per game (86th-ranked in college basketball) and surrendering 69.0 points per contest (87th-ranked). The Spartans are 11-1 at home, 8-9 on the road and 5-0 in neutral-site games this year. Offensively Norfolk State has played better at home this year, putting up 86.1 points per game, compared to 73.3 per game away from home. The Spartans have an 18-3 record in games they were listed as the favorite, and a 3-7 record in games they were listed as the underdog. Norfolk State has seen an increase in scoring lately, racking up 77.6 points per game in its last 10 outings, 0.3 points more than the 77.3 it has scored this year. Follow the latest college sports coverage at College Sports Wire. Watch NCAA basketball on Fubo!
USA Today
17-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Norfolk State 2025 college basketball national championship odds and futures
The Norfolk State Spartans (24-10) are in the conversation to win the national championship at the conclusion of the 2024-25 college basketball season, as sportsbooks have listed them at +100000 on the moneyline, the 54th-best odds of all college basketball teams and the best odds in the MEAC. Norfolk State is coming off of a 66-65 victory over South Carolina State in its most recent game on Saturday. In the Spartans' win, Christian Ings led the way with a team-high 16 points (adding seven rebounds and four assists). The Spartans play against the Florida Gators, on Friday, March 21 at 6:50 p.m. ET in the First Round. Who's favored? Florida, by 28.5, with an over/under of 153.5. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Norfolk State college basketball futures odds College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 10:13 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Odds to win the national championship: +100000 (Bet $100 to win $100000) Norfolk State's best 2024-25 wins Norfolk State defeated the High Point Panthers 77-74 on the road on December 29, which is its best win of the season according to the RPI. With 33 points, five rebounds and six assists, Brian Moore Jr. was the standout performer versus High Point. Other notable wins 83-69 at home over James Madison (No. 72/RPI) on November 9 66-65 over South Carolina State (No. 184/RPI) on March 15 67-65 at home over South Carolina State (No. 184/RPI) on February 1 67-58 on the road over Hampton (No. 194/RPI) on November 16 76-55 on the road over UC Davis (No. 198/RPI) on November 25 Norfolk State stat leaders Moore puts up a team-leading 18.4 points per game. He is also averaging 3.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists, shooting 54.6% from the floor. Ings averages a team-high 3.2 assists per contest. He is also averaging 11.9 points and 2.2 rebounds, shooting 49.1% from the field and 47.9% from downtown (fifth in college basketball) with 1.1 made 3-pointers per game. Jalen Myers paces his squad in rebounds per contest (5.4), and also puts up 10.6 points and 1.0 assists. At the other end, he puts up 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocked shots. Jaylani Darden averages 6.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest. Defensively, he puts up 1.4 steals and 0.2 blocked shots. Kuluel Mading posts 7.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.6 assists per contest, shooting 57.9% from the field. Norfolk State 2024-25 stats Norfolk State is 86th in college basketball with 77.3 points per game so far this year. At the other end of the court, it ranks 87th with 69 points allowed per game. This year, the Spartans have an 11-1 record at home and an 8-9 record on the road while going 5-0 in neutral-site games. Norfolk State puts up 86.1 points per game at home, compared to 73.3 points per game when playing on the road, a difference of 12.8 points per contest. The Spartans have an 18-3 record in games they were listed as favorites, while finishing 3-7 when listed as underdogs. Norfolk State's offense has been improved over its last 10 games, putting up 77.6 points per contest compared to the 77.3 it has averaged this season.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Norfolk State Spartans play the Morgan State Bears in MEAC Tournament
Morgan State Bears (14-17, 8-7 MEAC) vs. Norfolk State Spartans (22-10, 12-3 MEAC) Norfolk, Virginia; Friday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -11.5; over/under is 154.5 BOTTOM LINE: Norfolk State plays in the MEAC Tournament against Morgan State. The Spartans' record in MEAC play is 12-3, and their record is 10-7 in non-conference play. Norfolk State ranks second in the MEAC with 38.6 points per game in the paint led by Brian Moore Jr. averaging 8.0. The Bears are 8-7 against MEAC opponents. Morgan State has a 6-9 record against teams over .500. Norfolk State makes 49.4% of its shots from the field this season, which is 4.3 percentage points higher than Morgan State has allowed to its opponents (45.1%). Morgan State has shot at a 48.2% clip from the field this season, 6.6 percentage points above the 41.6% shooting opponents of Norfolk State have averaged. The teams meet for the third time this season. Norfolk State won 69-60 in the last matchup on Feb. 25. Christian Ings led Norfolk State with 12 points, and Kameron Hobbs led Morgan State with 20 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Moore is averaging 18.7 points and 3.1 assists for the Spartans. Terrance Jones is averaging 1.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Hobbs is shooting 36.5% from beyond the arc with 1.8 made 3-pointers per game for the Bears, while averaging 16.6 points. Will Thomas is averaging 15 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Spartans: 8-2, averaging 80.0 points, 31.8 rebounds, 15.2 assists, 7.0 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 50.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.4 points per game. Bears: 5-5, averaging 78.1 points, 33.8 rebounds, 12.5 assists, 6.2 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 79.6 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
