Monday’s game at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall has the Norfolk State Spartans (6-3) going head to head against the Hofstra Pride (7-3) at 7:00 PM ET on December 9. Our computer prediction projects a 72-66 victory for Norfolk State, who are favored by our model.

Based on our computer prediction, Norfolk State is projected to cover the spread (2.5) against Hofstra. The two teams are projected to eclipse the 131.5 total.

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Norfolk State vs. Hofstra Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, December 9, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Norfolk, Virginia
• Venue: Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall
• Line: Norfolk State -2.5
• Point total: 131.5
• Moneyline (to win): Norfolk State -140, Hofstra +116

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Norfolk State vs. Hofstra Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Norfolk State 72, Hofstra 66

Spread & Total Prediction for Norfolk State vs. Hofstra

• Pick ATS: Norfolk State (-2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (131.5)

Norfolk State has a 6-1-0 record against the spread this season compared to Hofstra, who is 5-3-0 ATS. The Spartans are 4-3-0 and the Pride are 2-6-0 in terms of going over the point total. The teams score an average of 150.8 points per game, 19.3 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Norfolk State Performance Insights

• The Spartans are outscoring opponents by 13.1 points per game with a +118 scoring differential overall. They put up 79.1 points per game (106th in college basketball) and give up 66.0 per contest (61st in college basketball).
• Norfolk State is 295th in the nation at 30.4 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 30.4 its opponents average.
• Norfolk State makes 6.4 three-pointers per game (305th in college basketball) while shooting 35.2% from deep (123rd in college basketball). It is making 2.9 fewer threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 9.3 per game while shooting 31.8%.
• The Spartans rank 59th in college basketball by averaging 103.5 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 92nd in college basketball, allowing 86.3 points per 100 possessions.
• Norfolk State has committed 2.7 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 10.7 (102nd in college basketball play) while forcing 13.4 (98th in college basketball).

Hofstra Performance Insights

• The Pride have a +65 scoring differential, topping opponents by 6.5 points per game. They’re putting up 71.7 points per game, 268th in college basketball, and are giving up 65.2 per outing to rank 50th in college basketball.
• Hofstra averages 32.7 rebounds per game (204th in college basketball), compared to the 32.0 of its opponents.
• Hofstra knocks down 8.9 three-pointers per game (95th in college basketball) at a 35.0% rate (129th in college basketball), compared to the 7.9 its opponents make, shooting 36.6% from deep.
• Hofstra has committed 11.6 turnovers per game (173rd in college basketball) while forcing 11.7 (222nd in college basketball).

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