The Hampton Pirates (2-4) will travel to Echols Hall to challenge the Norfolk State Spartans (3-5). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 29, 2018.
Hampton Pirates vs. Norfolk State Spartans ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Spartans were beaten by the Stony Brook Seawolves, 79-73, while the Pirates easily got past the Richmond Spiders, 86-66.
Hampton dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.607 (above their season average of 0.432) and a free throw rate of 0.321 (above their season average of 0.262). Richmond put up marks of 0.481 and 0.283, respectively, for those same stats. Norfolk State, on the other hand, forced Stony Brook into a turnover percentage of 24.5 (above their season average of 17.1). Norfolk State was lifted by Nic Thomas, who had 18 points. Jermaine Marrow, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Hampton with 38 points and six assists.
The Pirates dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last matchup, Hampton won 74-71. Hampton did a fantastic job of making free throws (10-13; 76.9 percent). Norfolk State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.8 vs. 20.6).
Norfolk State should have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Spartans rank 92nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.489), while Hampton is 300th in effective field goal percentage (0.487). ,
Hampton Pirates vs. Norfolk State Spartans Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Norfolk State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Norfolk State averages 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 57th in the NCAA. Hampton ranks 293rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
- The Spartans rank 29th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Pirates rank 119th (5.9).
- Norfolk State ranks 104th in blocks per game (3.7) while Hampton ranks 190th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Pirates average 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 106th in the nation. The Spartans rank 212th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
- Hampton ranks 194th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5) while Norfolk State ranks 290th (24.8).
