Tipping off at 6:00 PM ET on Friday, the Norfolk State Spartans (22-10, 11-3 MEAC) will take on the Howard Bison (16-16, 9-5 MEAC) at Norfolk Scope Arena. The Spartans’ Allen Betrand and the Bison’s Bryce Harris are among the players to watch. The Spartans take on the Bison in a game that Norfolk State is currently a moderate favorite by 3 points. The over/under is 136.5 points for the matchup.
Norfolk State vs. Howard Betting Lines
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | -3 | 136.5 points |
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Norfolk State (-3) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (136.5) |
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Norfolk State vs. Howard Stat Rankings
| Norfolk State Avg. (Rank) | Howard Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 74.3 (158th) | Points Scored | 75.2 (130th) |
| 67.2 (49th) | Points Allowed | 74.6 (263rd) |
| (1st) | Rebounds | (1st) |
| 9.7 (110th) | Off. Rebounds | 9.8 (105th) |
| 6.3 (286th) | 3pt Made | 8.0 (120th) |
| 12.3 (246th) | Assists | 13.9 (118th) |
| 11.7 (231st) | Turnovers | 14.4 (352nd) |
Norfolk State vs. Howard Betting Trends
- The Spartans have beaten the spread 12 times in 28 games.
- As 3-point favorites or more, Norfolk State is 5-9 against the spread.
- The Spartans have seen 11 of their 28 games hit the over.
- In 13 games this year, Norfolk State and its opponent have combined for more than 136.5 points.
- Spartans games average 141.5 total points this season, 5.0 points less than the over/under for this matchup.
- Howard has covered the spread 11 times in 29 games.
- Against the spread as 3-point underdogs or more, the Bison are 3-5-1.
- This season, 11 of Norfolk State’s 28 games have gone over the point total.
- Bison games have finished with over 136.5 points scored 21 times this season.
- The average total for Howard’s games is 149.8 points, 13.3 more than this game’s over/under.
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Norfolk State Impact Players
- Jamarii Thomas is tops on his team in both points (17.2) and assists (3.7) per contest, and also puts up 3.9 rebounds. At the other end, he delivers 2.0 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
- Betrand averages 11.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game, shooting 45.5% from the field and 35.6% from beyond the arc with 1.0 made 3-pointers per contest.
- Jaylani Darden leads his squad in rebounds per contest (5.0), and also posts 6.9 points and 1.7 assists. Defensively, he puts up 1.5 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
- Kuluel Mading averages 5.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.5 steals and 1.1 blocked shots.
- Christian Ings averages 8.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, shooting 46.3% from the field.
Howard Impact Players
- Harris is the Bison’s top scorer (16.6 points per game) and rebounder (7.7), and posts 1.7 assists.
- Seth Towns tops the Bison in assists (2.4 per game), and averages 14.0 points and 6.4 rebounds. He also puts up 1.0 steal and 0.4 blocked shots.
- Marcus Dockery gives the Bison 13.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest. He also puts up 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
- The Bison receive 7.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game from Dom Campbell.
- Shy Odom is averaging 8.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest, making 44.8% of his shots from the field.
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