Saturday’s game features the Norfolk State Spartans (16-8, 6-1 MEAC) and the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (4-19, 0-7 MEAC) squaring off at Hytche Athletic Center in what should be a lopsided matchup, with a projected 79-65 victory for heavily favored Norfolk State according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 4:00 PM ET on February 15.

According to our computer prediction, Norfolk State is a good bet to cover the point spread, which is currently listed at 13.5. The two teams are projected to eclipse the 140.5 over/under.

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Norfolk State vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Princess Anne, Maryland
• Venue: Hytche Athletic Center
• Line: Norfolk State -13.5
• Point total: 140.5
• Moneyline (to win): Norfolk State -2000, Maryland-Eastern Shore +920

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Norfolk State vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Norfolk State 79, Maryland-Eastern Shore 65

Spread & Total Prediction for Norfolk State vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore

• Pick ATS: Norfolk State (-13.5)
• Pick OU: Over (140.5)

Norfolk State has a 14-7-0 record against the spread this season compared to Maryland-Eastern Shore, who is 7-12-0 ATS. In terms of going over the point total, games involving the Spartans are 11-10-0 and the Hawks are 6-13-0. The two teams average 144.4 points per game, 3.9 more points than this matchup’s total. Norfolk State is 6-4 against the spread and 8-2 overall over its past 10 contests, while Maryland-Eastern Shore has gone 3-7 against the spread and 0-10 overall.

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Norfolk State Performance Insights

• The Spartans’ +217 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by nine points per game) is a result of scoring 77.1 points per game (98th in college basketball) while allowing 68.1 per contest (72nd in college basketball).
• Norfolk State is 269th in the nation at 30.7 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 29.7 its opponents average.
• Norfolk State knocks down 5.9 three-pointers per game (340th in college basketball), two fewer than its opponents (7.9). It is shooting 33.7% from beyond the arc (188th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 31.6%.
• The Spartans rank 79th in college basketball by averaging 100.3 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 79th in college basketball, allowing 88.5 points per 100 possessions.
• Norfolk State and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Spartans commit 11.8 per game (234th in college basketball) and force 12.8 (76th in college basketball action).

Maryland-Eastern Shore Performance Insights

• The Hawks’ -278 scoring differential (being outscored by 12 points per game) is a result of putting up 67.3 points per game (333rd in college basketball) while allowing 79.3 per outing (343rd in college basketball).
• Maryland-Eastern Shore grabs 29.7 rebounds per game (310th in college basketball) while conceding 34.8 per contest to opponents. It is outrebounded by 5.1 boards per game.
• Maryland-Eastern Shore connects on 6.3 three-pointers per game (320th in college basketball) while shooting 30.8% from deep (323rd in college basketball). It is making 1.5 fewer threes than its opponents, who drain 7.8 per game at 32.5%.
• Maryland-Eastern Shore has committed 2.3 more turnovers than its opponents, averaging 12.6 (298th in college basketball) while forcing 10.3 (287th in college basketball).

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