The Norfolk State Spartans (10-11, 6-0 MEAC) and the North Carolina A&T Aggies (10-12, 6-1 MEAC) go head-to-head at Corbett Sports Center. The Spartans will attempt to continue their six-game winning streak. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Norfolk State Spartans at North Carolina A&T Aggies ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Aggies defeated the Delaware State Hornets 82-67, while the Spartans easily got past the Florida A&M Rattlers 95-67.
Norfolk State played a perfect game. They had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.672 (above their season average of 0.481) and a free throw rate of 0.293 (above their season average of 0.229). For those same stats, Florida A&M was 0.474 and 0.228, respectively. North Carolina A&T, meanwhile, won the rebounding battle. The Aggies had 21 offensive rebounds and 61 total rebounds, while the Hornets had 16 and 44, respectively. Kameron Langley played well for North Carolina A&T, collecting 15 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds on his way to his zeroth triple-double of the year. Norfolk State was led by Joe Bryant Jr., who had 15 points.
The Spartans won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 76-58. Norfolk State’s 0.523 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over North Carolina A&T, who had a rate of 0.373. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The Spartans’ Jermaine Bishop has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 18 points per game. Meanwhile, Ronald Jackson has averaged 17 points,13.0 rebounds during that same time frame for the Aggies.
This could end up being a sloppy game for the North Carolina A&T offense. North Carolina A&T ranks 272nd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.6 percent), while the disruptive defense of Norfolk State forces the 38th-most turnovers in the nation (23.1 percent).
Norfolk State vs. North Carolina A&T Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, ATS Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Norfolk State ranks 104th in rebounds per game (36.8) while North Carolina A&T ranks 286th in rebounds allowed per game (41.5).
- The Aggies average 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 112th in the NCAA. The Spartans rank 171st in assists allowed per game (13.5).
- The Spartans average 22.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 127th in the nation. The Aggies rank 233rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.7).
- Norfolk State ranks 57th in steals per game (7.7) while North Carolina A&T ranks 145th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Aggies have outscored opponents by an average of 8.2 points in their last five games. For the season, North Carolina A&T has been defeated by an average of 2.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (6.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.6 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
