Monday’s contest between the Norfolk State Spartans (17-8, 7-1 MEAC) and Delaware State Hornets (13-10, 5-3 MEAC) going head to head at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall has a projected final score of 78-69 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Norfolk State, who is listed as the favorite by our model. The game will start at 8:00 PM ET on February 17.

According to our computer prediction, Delaware State projects to cover the 9.5-point spread in its matchup versus Norfolk State. The over/under has been set at 147.5, and the two sides are projected to go under that total.

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Norfolk State vs. Delaware State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, February 17, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Norfolk, Virginia
• Venue: Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall
• Line: Norfolk State -9.5
• Point total: 147.5
• Moneyline (to win): Norfolk State -481, Delaware State +360

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Norfolk State vs. Delaware State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Norfolk State 78, Delaware State 69

Spread & Total Prediction for Norfolk State vs. Delaware State

• Pick ATS: Delaware State (+9.5)
• Pick OU: Under (147.5)

Norfolk State has compiled a 14-8-0 record against the spread this season, while Delaware State is 12-7-0. The Spartans are 11-11-0 and the Hornets are 11-8-0 in terms of hitting the over. The teams score 154.7 points per game, 7.2 more points than this matchup’s total. In the last 10 games, Norfolk State is 6-4 against the spread and 8-2 overall while Delaware State has gone 8-2 against the spread and 6-4 overall.

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Norfolk State Performance Insights

• The Spartans are outscoring opponents by 9.1 points per game with a +229 scoring differential overall. They put up 77.0 points per game (102nd in college basketball) and allow 67.9 per contest (67th in college basketball).
• The 30.6 rebounds per game Norfolk State averages rank 269th in the nation. Its opponents record 29.6 per outing.
• Norfolk State connects on 2.2 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 5.8 (343rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.0.
• The Spartans rank 72nd in college basketball with 100.5 points scored per 100 possessions, and 80th in college basketball defensively with 88.6 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Norfolk State wins the turnover battle by 1.3 per game, committing 11.6 (217th in college basketball) while its opponents average 12.9.

Delaware State Performance Insights

• The Hornets are outscoring opponents by 6.3 points per game, with a +144 scoring differential overall. They put up 77.7 points per game (88th in college basketball) and allow 71.4 per contest (175th in college basketball).
• Delaware State is 33rd in the nation at 35.4 rebounds per game. That’s 4.6 more than the 30.8 its opponents average.
• Delaware State knocks down 5.3 three-pointers per game (353rd in college basketball) while shooting 36.1% from deep (74th in college basketball). It is making 1.9 fewer threes than its opponents, who drain 7.2 per game at 29.7%.
• Delaware State wins the turnover battle by 2.2 per game, committing 11.4 (192nd in college basketball) while its opponents average 13.6.

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