Match Analysis: Norfolk St Spartans vs William & Mary Tribe – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-08
- Time: 9:00 PM UTC
- Location: Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall, Norfolk
Game Overview
The Norfolk State Spartans host the William & Mary Tribe in an early-season NCAA basketball matchup featuring two unbeaten teams. Norfolk State has started 2-0 with dominant wins, while William & Mary is 1-0 coming off a high-margin victory.
Key Factors to Consider
- Norfolk State has shown strong offensive and defensive capabilities, averaging 108.5 points per game while allowing 65.5. William & Mary also showed offensive firepower with 110 points in their only game but have less depth at this stage.
- Historically, Norfolk State leads recent H2H meetings with three wins in the last four. William & Mary won the last encounter 84-73 but that was on a neutral site with different roster contexts.
- No significant injuries reported for either team ahead of the game, suggesting both squads are at full strength.
- The game is at Norfolk Stateβs home venue, giving them a substantial home-court advantage. Public betting heavily backs Norfolk State on the moneyline and spread.
- Norfolk State appears motivated to maintain their unbeaten status in front of home crowd, building early-season momentum. William & Mary seeks to prove resilience after their opening win but are the underdogs on the road.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Norfolk State -110, William & Mary -110 | Norfolk State | β β β ββ 68% |
| Spread | Norfolk State -1.5 +105, William & Mary +1.5 -125 | Norfolk State -1.5 | β β β ββ 64% |
| Over/under | Over 155.5 -110, Under 155.5 -110 | Under 155.5 | β β β ββ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Norfolk St Spartans 5% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 155.5 15% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 155.5 at 15% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 16% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Norfolk State to cover the -1.5 spread in a moderately paced, relatively lower total scoring game than last yearβs encounter.
Predicted Score: Norfolk State 79 – William & Mary 74