Will Norfolk State Keep the Scoreline Respectable?

No. 16 Norfolk State Spartans (24-10, 11-3 MEAC) take on No. 1 Florida Gators (30-4, 14-4 SEC) in this West Region first round matchup at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The best bet could be Norfolk State at 1.89 on the spread. They’ve been given a +28.5 points start and should be able to stay relatively close to Florida.

Each Team Bidding to Secure Another Win

Norfolk State Spartans previous game saw them claim a 66-65 home win over South Carolina State Bulldogs.

Florida Gators won their last game which was at home. It was a 86-77 triumph against Tennessee Volunteers.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Florida	30-4	2904	2354	550	22-1	8-3	6W
Norfolk State	24-10	2627	2345	282	15-1	9-9	4W

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Expert College Basketball Analysis

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Key Norfolk State vs Florida stats:

The +28.5 line has been covered by Norfolk State in all of their last 10 games.
The +28.5 line has been covered by Norfolk State in all of their last 20 games.
The +28.5 line has been covered by Norfolk State in 20 consecutive games.
The -28.5 line hasn’t been covered by Florida in any of their last 10 games.
The -28.5 line hasn’t been covered by Florida in any of their last 5 games.
The -28.5 line hasn’t been covered by Florida in 14 consecutive games.

Norfolk State vs Florida Prediction

Let’s back the underdogs at +28.5 to outrun their odds on the spread. Norfolk State are a good shout at 1.89 to stay relatively close to their opponents in this college contest.

If the initial odds don’t grab your fancy, there’s the option to shoot for more juice by moving the line when it comes to your pick. It all comes down to how confident you feel.

Norfolk State +28.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.9% prospect of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

Our Pick

Norfolk State +28.5 @ 1.89 Bet Now

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Player Props

Will Richard Over 3.5 Rebounds 2.09

Will Richard (Florida) can be backed to secure Over 3.5 rebounds at 2.09. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line based on the information to hand.

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Jalen Myers Over 9.5 Points 2.03

Jalen Myers (Norfolk State) is available at 2.03 to rack up Over 9.5 points. We’ll place a bet that he is able to cover an appealing total for this Player Points wager.

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Norfolk State vs Florida Bet Builder Tips

Spread Norfolk State +28.5

Totals Over 153.5

Player Rebounds Will Richard Over 3.5

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Correct Score Prediction

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68 - 92 Florida logo

Florida

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Gators on the correct score lines. For example, a 92-68 victory in their favor is available at massive odds.

Norfolk State vs Florida Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

One-Sided Encounter Expected by the Books

It’s no surprise to find the Moneyline either uncompetitive or not available with many sportsbooks. However, there is a spread where favorites Florida Gators and their opponents feature and bettors can work out where the value lies.

The current spread is 28.5 and total points is 153.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you’re going for Over 153.5, then the odds are 1.91.

There’s a chance to back Florida at 1.04 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, Norfolk State are available at 9.00.

There are stacks of game lines and team props s when it comes to wagering on college basketball and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the bet that matches your view on the contest.

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Walter Clayton Jr. Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Walter Clayton Jr. is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at 1.78 to score Over 17.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at 1.99.

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Brian Moore Jr. (Norfolk State)

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Alijah Martin (Florida)

Brian Moore Jr. (Norfolk State)

Alex Condon (Florida)

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Player Rebounds

Alex Condon (Florida)

Thomas Haugh (Florida)

Rueben Chinyelu (Florida)

Jalen Myers (Norfolk State)

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Last 5 Games

Norfolk State

NCAAB: 15/03 South Carolina St. 65 Norfolk State66
NCAAB: 14/03 Morgan State 55 Norfolk State58
NCAAB: 12/03 MD Eastern 70 Norfolk State77
NCAAB: 07/03 Norfolk State 81 Howard69
NCAAB: 04/03 Norfolk State 87 NC Central91

Team Stats

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Florida Stats

Moneyline

8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games

Moneyline

9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games

Point Spread

+28.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games

Point Spread

-28.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 148.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Over 153.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.60 pts and allowed 71.10 pts in the last 10 games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 165.60 pts in the previous 10 games
Over 153.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 89.80 pts and allowed 75.80 pts in the last 10 games

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Florida	30-4	2904	2354	550	22-1	8-3	6W
Auburn	28-5	2767	2297	470	16-3	12-2	1L
Tennessee	27-7	2541	2143	398	20-1	7-6	1L
Alabama	25-8	3007	2687	320	14-4	11-4	1L
Texas A&M	22-10	2378	2174	204	14-6	8-4	1L
Kentucky	22-11	2815	2570	245	16-4	6-7	1L
Ole Miss	22-11	2547	2367	180	16-3	6-8	1L
Missouri	22-11	2787	2437	350	19-3	3-8	1L
Mississippi State	21-12	2632	2447	185	13-6	8-6	1L
Georgia	20-12	2418	2218	200	17-5	3-7	1L
Vanderbilt	20-12	2548	2393	155	15-5	5-7	3L
Arkansas	20-13	2528	2348	180	14-4	6-9	1L
Oklahoma	20-13	2602	2470	132	13-5	7-8	1L
Texas	19-15	2667	2456	211	11-7	8-8	1L
LSU	14-18	2363	2355	8	12-8	2-10	6L
South Carolina	12-20	2233	2286	-53	10-9	2-11	3L

Mid-Eastern Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Norfolk State	24-10	2627	2345	282	15-1	9-9	4W
South Carolina St.	20-13	2624	2324	300	12-2	8-11	1L
Delaware State	16-14	2360	2229	131	12-3	4-11	1L
Morgan State	14-18	2559	2584	-25	11-4	3-14	1L
NC Central	14-19	2600	2501	99	10-4	4-15	1L
Howard	12-20	2480	2538	-58	8-9	4-11	5L
Coppin State	6-24	1867	2292	-425	5-6	1-18	1L
MD Eastern	6-25	2090	2410	-320	5-7	1-18	2L