NC Central vs Norfolk State Picks and Prediction – 2/4/2025

The North Carolina Central Eagles visit Joseph G. Echols Hall in Norfolk, Virginia, for a Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference matchup on Monday with the Norfolk State Spartans. North Carolina Central is 10-12 overall and 3-2 in MEAC play. The Eagles defeated South Carolina State 82-77 a week ago this past Saturday. Po’Boigh King was the leading scorer for North Carolina Central with 25 points. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball picks.

Po’Boigh King leads North Carolina Central in scoring, averaging 16.6 points per game and Keishon Porter is second, averaging 11.9 points per game. Perry Smith Jr is the leading rebounder, averaging 4.8 per game and Isaac Parson is the leader in assists, averaging 4.2 per game. North Carolina Central has only two players who average double figures in scoring. The Eagles score an average of 80.5 points per game.

The Norfolk State Spartans look for a fourth consecutive win on Monday when hosting the North Carolina Central Eagles. Norfolk State is 15-8 overall and a MEAC-leading 5-1. Norfolk State defeated South Carolina State in overtime 67-65 on Saturday. Terrance Jones was the leading scorer for Norfolk State with 20 points including nine in the overtime period. 

Brian Moore Jr leads Norfolk State in scoring, averaging 19.0 points per game. Christian Ings is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 12.7 points and 3.5 assists per game. Jalen Myers is the leading rebounder, averaging 5.5 rebounds per game. Norfolk State has three players who average double figures in scoring. The Spartans score an average of 77.4 points per game.

The Norfolk State Spartans will win and cover the number on Monday when hosting North Carolina Central. Norfolk State has covered the number in 14 of its last 20, including six of the last eight. North Carolina Central has failed to cover the number in five of its last seven. Norfolk State scores an average of 77.0 points per game while holding opponents to an average of 67.7 points per game. Final Score Prediction Norfolk State Spartans win and cover ATS 79-66.