The Norfolk State Spartans (4-10) and the Stony Brook Seawolves (8-6) go head-to-head at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. The Spartans can end a seven-game road losing streak. The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.
Norfolk State Spartans vs. Stony Brook Seawolves Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Seawolves barely escaped the American University Eagles, 77-74, while the Spartans lost to the Drexel Dragons, 53-49.
Stony Brook played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.175 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 14.4 (better than their season average of 19.0). American University put up marks of 0.102 and 20.2, respectively, for those same stats. Norfolk State, meanwhile, held Drexel to an effective field goal percentage of 0.366 (below their season average of 0.519). Stony Brook’s Elijah Olaniyi had a solid performance, putting up 21 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Norfolk State was led by Joe Bryant Jr., who recorded 17 points.
The Seawolves dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent game, Stony Brook won 79-73. The Seawolves’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Spartans. Stony Brook had a rate of 31.8, while Norfolk State posted a mark of 12.5. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
It might be a mistake-prone game for the Stony Brook offense. Stony Brook ranks 299th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.8 percent), while the disruptive defense of Norfolk State forces the 41st-most turnovers in the nation (23.5 percent).
Norfolk State vs. Stony Brook ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Stony Brook, ATS Winner – Stony Brook, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Stony Brook ranks 15th in blocks per game (5.5) while Norfolk State ranks 153rd (2.2).
- The Seawolves average 25.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 59th in the country. The Spartans rank 143rd in three pointers allowed per game (22.6).
- Stony Brook ranks 165th in assists per game (11.7) while Norfolk State ranks 172nd in assists allowed per game (14.4).
- The Spartans rank 48th in steals per game (8.3) while the Seawolves rank 152nd (5.9).
- Stony Brook averages 39.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 39th in the country. Norfolk State ranks 140th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 55.6 points per game (11.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
- The Seawolves have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. For the season, Stony Brook has defeated opponents by an average of 3.6 points.
