Who plays
Norfolk State Spartans @ Alabama State Hornets
Current records: Norfolk State 6-6, Alabama State 4-6
Here's how to watch
- When: Thursday, December 19, 2024, 5:00 p.m. ET
- Where: Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, Connecticut
- TV: ESPN University
- Consequences: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket price: $42.00
What you should know
The Alabama State Hornets and Norfolk State Spartans will compete for holiday cheer on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. ET at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Hornets will undoubtedly be hoping to end their 12-game road losing streak from last season.
Last Wednesday, Alabama State needed a little more time to put away UT Martin. They walked away with a 103-93 win over the Skyhawks. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Hornets and ended their four-game losing streak.
Alabama State worked as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. They significantly outscored their opponents in this regard, as UT Martin only scored 11.
Meanwhile, Norfolk State's recent rough patch got a little more difficult on Sunday after its third straight loss. They fell 71-62 to N. Kentucky. The contest was the Spartans' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Alabama State's win increased its record to 4-6. As for Norfolk State, the loss dropped their record to 6-6.
Thursday's game is shaping up to be a heated duel: Alabama State has made a splash this season, averaging 36.3 rebounds per game. However, things are different for Norfolk State, where the average is only 32.4. Given Alabama State's significant advantage in this area, Norfolk State must find a way to close this gap.
Looking ahead, Alabama State is the favorite as experts expect a win by 4.5 points.
Opportunities
According to the latest college basketball odds, Alabama State is a 4.5-point favorite against Norfolk State.
The oddsmakers were exactly in line with the betting syndicate in this case, as the game started with a spread of 4.5 points and stayed right there.
The over/under is 149.5 points.
Check out college basketball picks for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. Get tips now.
