South Carolina State vs Norfolk State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: South Carolina State vs Norfolk State

The South Carolina State Bulldogs go up against the Norfolk State Spartans, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Thursday, March 12.

Our prediction is for Norfolk State to cover the attractive -6.5 line when they face South Carolina State. The favorites should be able to triumph by a more comfortable margin and -120 is available on the spread.

South Carolina State Bulldogs got the win in their previous game. A 80-64 triumph occurred on the road when playing North Carolina Central Eagles.

Norfolk State Spartans were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Howard Bison by a 84-76 scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Norfolk State beat South Carolina State when the teams last met. It was a 90-71 scoreline. Norfolk State have beaten South Carolina State in the past three meetings. They’ve also claimed 9 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Norfolk State	15-16	2363	2274	89	9-5	6-11	2L
South Carolina St.	9-21	1998	2362	-364	6-5	3-16	2W

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South Carolina State vs Norfolk State Prediction & Picks

This South Carolina State vs Norfolk State betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

Bet on Norfolk State against the spread, with an attractive line of -6.5 that the favorites get the job done. There are odds of -120 that are currently on offer for this college contest.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball predictions, our handicappers also analyze the latest college hoops stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key South Carolina State vs Norfolk State stats:

• The -6.5 line has been covered by Norfolk State in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Norfolk State in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by SC State in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by SC State in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Norfolk State in 2 consecutive games against SC State.

Norfolk State -6.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

South Carolina State 65 - 74 Norfolk State

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South Carolina State vs Norfolk 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.

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Norfolk State are -263 favorites to win and that means a 72% chance of landing a victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, South Carolina State are trading at +210.

6.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 145.5 right now. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you fancy Under 145.5, then the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

SC State

+210

Norfolk State

-263

Point Spread

SC State +6.5

-102

Norfolk State -6.5

-120

Total Points

Under 145.5

-110

Over 145.5

-110

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South Carolina State Stats

Norfolk State Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.40 pts and allowed 70.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.90 pts and allowed 81.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 159.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.60 pts and allowed 74.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 85.90 pts and allowed 73.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mid-Eastern Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Howard	21-10	2408	2112	296	14-4	7-6	6W
Norfolk State	15-16	2363	2274	89	9-5	6-11	2L
Morgan State	14-16	2258	2347	-89	9-7	5-9	1L
NC Central	12-17	2094	2216	-122	8-5	4-12	1L
South Carolina St.	9-21	1998	2362	-364	6-5	3-16	2W
UMES	9-22	1984	2182	-198	6-4	3-18	2L
Delaware State	8-22	1843	2126	-283	5-8	3-14	2W
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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