The Stony Brook Seawolves (5-1) will travel to Echols Hall to square off with the Norfolk State Spartans (3-4). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
Stony Brook Seawolves at Norfolk State Spartans Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Spartans won big over the Regent Royals 97-57, while the Seawolves were victorious over the Rhode Island Rams 68-58.
The Seawolves knocked down 16 of their 19 free throws (84.2 percent) and held the Rams to an effective field goal percentage of 0.371 (below their season average of 0.480). Meanwhile, Norfolk State dominated every stat category in their game. They had a superb effective field goal percentage of 0.581 (above their season average of 0.469) and a free throw rate of 0.265 (above their season average of 0.232). For those same stats, Regent was 0.317 and 0.169, respectively. Derrik Jamerson Jr. had a solid outing for Norfolk State with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Stony Brook, meanwhile, was lifted by Akwasi Yeboah, who had 19 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Yeboah led the Seawolves to a 72-65 victory. He registered a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Stony Brook out-rebounded Norfolk State. The Seawolves had 10 offensive rebounds and 38 total rebounds, while the Spartans had four and 23, respectively.
It could be a sloppy game for the Norfolk State offense. Since last season, Norfolk State ranks 308th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.7 percent), while the gambling defense of Stony Brook has forced the 57th-most turnovers in the country (21.1 percent). Additionally, the Seawolves rank 290th in offensive efficiency (100.8), while the Spartans rank 56th in defensive efficiency (99.2).
Stony Brook Seawolves vs. Norfolk State Spartans ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Norfolk State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Stony Brook ranks 67th in three pointers allowed per game (20.1) while Norfolk State ranks 303rd (24.9).
- The Spartans rank 39th in rebounds per game (38.5) while the Seawolves rank 182nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
- The Spartans rank 31st in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Seawolves rank 225th (6.8).
- Norfolk State ranks 99th in blocks per game (3.8) while Stony Brook ranks 249th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
