South Carolina State vs Norfolk State Picks and Prediction – 2/1/2025

The South Carolina State Bulldogs are heading to Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon, where they will face the Norfolk State Spartans. Get the rest of our free college basketball picks here! The Bulldogs currently have a record of 9-11 which places them fourth in the MEAC. The Bulldogs have dropped 2 of their last 3 games, most recently suffering an 82-77 loss against Maryland Eastern Shore on Monday. The Bulldogs are scoring 76.3 points per game on 46% shooting from the field and 33.2% from three point range. South Carolina State has been solid on the defensive end, posting a defensive rating of 101.6.

The Norfolk State Spartans are the number one team in the MEAC, posting a record of 14-8. The Spartans have won 8 of their last 10 games and two straight, most recently earning a 92-75 win against Howard on Saturday. Brian Moore erupted for a game-high 30 points on Saturday, while Christian Ings added 14 points and 4 assists. Norfolk State is scoring 77.4 points a game on 49.0% shooting from the field and 34.5% from three. The Spartans are very solid on the defensive end this season, sitting with a 101.1 defensive rating.

Norfolk State is looking to extend their win streak to three games on Saturday, while South Carolina State comes into this weekend losing 2 of their last 3. Expect the Spartans to have a big advantage on home court in this one, as they cover the -8.5 spread. Final score prediction, Spartans win 77-66.