Norfolk State vs South Carolina State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Norfolk State vs South Carolina State

The Norfolk State Spartans go up against the South Carolina State Bulldogs, with tip-off scheduled for 16:30 on Saturday, January 17.

The market might have underrated South Carolina State and -108 makes lots of appeal considering they are +5.5 on the spread. Back the underdogs to cover the line against Norfolk State.

Norfolk State Spartans were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks by a 74-70 scoreline.

South Carolina State Bulldogs triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Coppin State Eagles were beaten 74-72.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 66-65 win for Norfolk State when they last played South Carolina State. The past 10 games between the teams have seen Norfolk State win nine times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Norfolk State	15-17	2445	2362	83	9-6	6-11	3L
South Carolina St.	10-22	2147	2522	-375	6-5	4-17	1L

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Norfolk State vs South Carolina State Prediction & Picks

Our Norfolk State vs South Carolina State betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

South Carolina State should give a good account of themselves in this college showdown and the pick is to back them on the spread. The +5.5 looks attractive and -108 is available.

Our basketball predictions are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest college hoops team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Norfolk State vs South Carolina State stats:

• The +5.5 line has been covered by SC State in 14 of their last 17 games at home.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by SC State in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by SC State in 3 consecutive games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Norfolk State in 6 consecutive games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Norfolk State in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Norfolk State in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by SC State in 4 consecutive games against Norfolk State.

SC State +5.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 51.8% chance of delivering a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Norfolk State 75 - 72 South Carolina State

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 75-72 win for the Spartans. There are huge odds available when it comes to this selection.

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Norfolk State vs South Carolina State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks have Norfolk State at -263 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 72% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, South Carolina State are trading at +210.

The spread is currently 5.5, with the total points line at 139.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. The Over 139.5 selection is available to back at -110.

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Moneyline

Norfolk State

-263

SC State

+210

Point Spread

Norfolk State -5.5

-112

SC State +5.5

-108

Total Points

Under 139.5

-110

Over 139.5

-110

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Norfolk State Stats

South Carolina State Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 143.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 142.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 139.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 139.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.30 pts and allowed 74.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.10 pts and allowed 75.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 144.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 139.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 139.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 64.40 pts and allowed 79.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.40 pts and allowed 68.20 pts in the last 10 home games

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Mid-Eastern Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Howard	23-10	2556	2236	320	16-4	7-6	8W
Norfolk State	15-17	2445	2362	83	9-6	6-11	3L
Morgan State	14-16	2258	2347	-89	9-7	5-9	1L
NC Central	14-18	2299	2415	-116	10-5	4-13	1L
South Carolina St.	10-22	2147	2522	-375	6-5	4-17	1L
UMES	9-23	2060	2265	-205	6-4	3-19	3L
Delaware State	8-23	1896	2185	-289	5-8	3-15	1L
Coppin State	7-24	2032	2493	-461	3-8	4-16	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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