Monday’s contest that pits the Norfolk State Spartans (20-9, 10-2 MEAC) versus 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 a small favorite in this matchup according to our model. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET on March 3.

Based on our computer prediction, North Carolina Central is a good bet to cover the point spread, which is listed at 5.5. The two sides are projected to come in below the 149.5 over/under.

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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 has a 16-10-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to North Carolina Central, who is 12-13-0 ATS. The Spartans have a 14-12-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Eagles have a record of 16-9-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams combine to score 156.9 points per game, 7.4 more points than this matchup’s total. Norfolk State is 4-6 against the spread and 8-2 overall over its past 10 contests, 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 allowing 68.8 per outing (83rd in college basketball). They have a +263 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 9.1 points per game.
• Norfolk State grabs 31 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 connects on 2.1 fewer threes per game than the opposition, 5.8 (342nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.9.
• The Spartans score 100.8 points per 100 possessions (63rd in college basketball), while giving up 89 points per 100 possessions (76th in college basketball).
• Norfolk State has committed 11.7 turnovers per game (234th in college basketball action) while forcing 12.7 (67th in college basketball).

North Carolina Central Performance Insights

• The Eagles put up 79 points per game (59th in college basketball) while allowing 74.6 per contest (262nd in college basketball). They have a +130 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 4.4 points per game.
• 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 makes 1.7 more threes per game than the opposition, 7.4 (212th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.7.
• 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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