Monday’s game that pits the Norfolk State Spartans (20-9, 10-2 MEAC) against the North Carolina Central Eagles (12-17, 5-7 MEAC) at McDougald-McLendon Arena has a projected final score of 77-72 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Norfolk State, who is slightly favored in this matchup according to our model. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET on March 3.

According to our computer prediction, North Carolina Central projects to cover the 5.5-point spread in its matchup versus Norfolk State. The over/under is currently listed at 149.5, and the two teams are projected to fall short of that total.

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Norfolk State vs. North Carolina Central Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Durham, North Carolina
• Venue: McDougald-McLendon Arena
• Line: Norfolk State -5.5
• Point total: 149.5
• Moneyline (to win): Norfolk State -245, North Carolina Central +198

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Norfolk State vs. North Carolina Central Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Norfolk State 77, North Carolina Central 72

Spread & Total Prediction for Norfolk State vs. North Carolina Central

• Pick ATS: North Carolina Central (+5.5)
• Pick OU: Under (149.5)

Norfolk State is 16-10-0 against the spread this season compared to North Carolina Central’s 12-13-0 ATS record. A total of 14 out of the Spartans’ games this season have gone over the point total, and 16 of the Eagles’ games have gone over. The teams average 156.9 points per game, 7.4 more points than this matchup’s total. In the last 10 contests, Norfolk State is 4-6 against the spread and 8-2 overall while North Carolina Central has gone 5-5 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

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Norfolk State Performance Insights

• The Spartans average 77.9 points per game (80th in college basketball) while giving up 68.8 per contest (83rd in college basketball). They have a +263 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 9.1 points per game.
• Norfolk State pulls down 31.0 rebounds per game (242nd in college basketball) while allowing 29.6 per outing to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 1.4 boards per game.
• Norfolk State knocks down 2.1 fewer threes per game than the opposition, 5.8 (342nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.9.
• The Spartans average 100.8 points per 100 possessions on offense (63rd in college basketball), and allow 89.0 points per 100 possessions (76th in college basketball).
• Norfolk State and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Spartans commit 11.7 per game (234th in college basketball) and force 12.7 (67th in college basketball action).

North Carolina Central Performance Insights

• The Eagles outscore opponents by 4.4 points per game (posting 79.0 points per game, 59th in college basketball, and allowing 74.6 per contest, 262nd in college basketball) and have a +130 scoring differential.
• North Carolina Central ranks 211th in the country at 31.4 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 31.1 its opponents average.
• North Carolina Central connects on 7.4 three-pointers per game (213th in college basketball) while shooting 35.3% from deep (104th in college basketball). It is making 1.7 more threes than its opponents, who drain 5.7 per game at 29.8%.
• North Carolina Central wins the turnover battle by 3.3 per game, committing 12.3 (279th in college basketball) while its opponents average 15.6.

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