The Norfolk State Spartans (3-4) will travel to the OceanFirst Bank Center to meet the Monmouth Hawks (3-5). The Spartans opened as 4-point underdogs. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 126 points and it starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
Norfolk State Spartans at Monmouth Hawks Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Hawks defeated the Radford Highlanders, 80-63, while the Spartans lost to the Caldwell Cougars, 64-54.
The Hawks had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.431 (above their season average of 0.180) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.569 (above their season average of 0.444). Norfolk State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (18.4 vs. 24.1). Mustapha Traore was a key piece for Monmouth with 16 points and 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, Steven Whitley played well for Norfolk State, finishing with 12 points.
Games involving the Spartans have a tendency to go under the projected point total (66.7 percent). Norfolk State comes into the contest with records of 3-4 straight up (SU) and 3-0 against the spread (ATS).
Similarly to Norfolk State, games including the Hawks also have a tendency to go under the projected point total (57.1 percent). Further, Monmouth owns records of 3-5 SU and 3-4 ATS.
Monmouth might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Since last season, Norfolk State ranks 31st in defensive efficiency while the Hawks rank 337th in offensive efficiency. Also, the Spartans rank 263rd in turnover percentage (19.9 percent), while the Hawks rank 57th in opponents’ turnover percentage (21.3 percent).
Norfolk State Spartans vs. Monmouth Hawks Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Monmouth, ATS Winner – Monmouth, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Norfolk State ranks 14th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Monmouth ranks 223rd (6.9).
- The Spartans average 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 77th in the nation. The Hawks rank 178th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- Norfolk State ranks 184th in assists per game (13.0) while Monmouth ranks 277th (11.3).
- The Spartans rank 97th in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Hawks rank 228th (34.3).
- Norfolk State ranks 195th in three pointers attempted per game (21.7) while Monmouth ranks 320th (17.1).
