The Norfolk State Spartans (3-5) square off against the Hampton Pirates (2-4) at Echols Hall. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 29, 2018.
Hampton Pirates vs. Norfolk State Spartans Free Prediction
The last time the Pirates played, they dismantled the Richmond Spiders, 86-66. The Pirates had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.607 (above their season average of 0.432) and had a free throw rate of 0.321 (above their season average of 0.262). Hampton received a boost from Jermaine Marrow, who was the top scorer from either team with 38 points on 12-for-19 shooting.
The Spartans lost to the Stony Brook Seawolves in their last outing, 79-73. Stony Brook’s 31.8 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Norfolk State, who had a mark of 12.5. The Seawolves’ mark was below their season average of 40.9, while the Spartans’ was below their season average of 27.2. With 18 points on 6-for-12 shooting, Nic Thomas led Norfolk State in scoring.
The Pirates won both contests against the Spartans last season. In the last contest, Hampton won 74-71. Hampton’s 0.161 free throw rate was their largest strength over Norfolk State, who had a rate of 0.069.
Norfolk State figures to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. Dating back to last season, the Spartans rank 92nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.489), while Hampton is 300th in effective field goal percentage (0.487).
Hampton Pirates vs. Norfolk State Spartans Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Norfolk State averages 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 57th in the country. Hampton ranks 293rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
The Pirates rank 106th in assists per game (14.5) while the Spartans rank 212th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
Hampton ranks 194th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5) while Norfolk State ranks 290th (24.8).
The Spartans rank 29th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Pirates rank 119th (5.9).
Norfolk State averages 3.7 blocks per game, which ranks 104th in the NCAA. Hampton ranks 190th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
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