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The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (23-12) play the Norfolk State Spartans (23-11) at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
Purdue Fort Wayne is a small 2.5-point favorite against Norfolk State when the Mastodons hit the court against the Spartans on Wednesday. A 145.5-point total has been set for the game.
Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Norfolk State Odds
Point Spread for Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Norfolk State
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with bookmakers listing Purdue Fort Wayne as the favorite.
Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Norfolk State Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Purdue Fort Wayne has -135 odds to pick up the win, while Norfolk State is listed at +114 to claim victory.
Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Norfolk State Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 145.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia
- Arena: Echols Hall
Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Norfolk State Betting Trends
Against the spread, Purdue Fort Wayne is 19-13-1 this season. The Mastodons have come away with 14 wins in the 19 contests they have been listed as the moneyline favorites in this season. Purdue Fort Wayne’s games this year have hit the over 18 times in 30 opportunities (60%).
Norfolk State has played 30 games, with 13 wins against the spread. The Spartans have won five of the 13 games they were the underdog on the moneyline this season (38.5%). Norfolk State’s games this season have hit the over on 13 of 30 set point totals (43.3%).
Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Norfolk State Key Players to Watch
Purdue Fort Wayne
Jalen Jackson averages a team-best 16.0 points per contest. He is also totaling 4.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists, shooting 50.9% from the field and 41.2% from downtown with 1.1 made 3-pointers per contest. Rasheed Bello averages a team-high 4.1 assists per contest. He is also putting up 15.0 points and 2.9 rebounds, shooting 45.3% from the floor and 33.6% from beyond the arc with 1.3 made 3-pointers per contest. Anthony Roberts posts 13.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.8 steals and 0.7 blocked shots. Quinton Morton-Robertson posts 13.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, shooting 42.6% from the field and 40.9% from downtown with 2.9 made 3-pointers per contest.
Norfolk State
Jamarii Thomas tops the Spartans in scoring (17.1 points per game) and assists (3.8), and posts 3.8 rebounds. He also delivers 2.1 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. Allen Betrand is posting 11.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, making 46.5% of his shots from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc, with 1.1 triples per contest. Jaylani Darden is No. 1 on the Spartans in rebounding (5.0 per game), and produces 6.9 points and 1.9 assists. He also delivers 1.5 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. The Spartans get 8.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game from Christian Ings.
What you need to know about the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
Offensively, the Mastodons are posting 80.5 points per game (32nd-ranked in college basketball). They are allowing 71.5 points per contest on defense (161st-ranked). Purdue Fort Wayne is thriving in terms of rebounding, as it ranks best in college basketball in rebounds ( per game) and best in boards allowed ( per contest).
Purdue Fort Wayne ranks top-25 this year in three-point shooting, ranking 24th-best in college basketball with 9.4 threes per game. Meanwhile, it ranks 53rd with a 36.2% shooting percentage from three-point land. So far this season, the Mastodons are allowing 6.5 treys per game (110th-ranked in college basketball) and are allowing opposing teams to shoot 32.5% (94th-ranked) from beyond the arc.
The Mastodons have a 7-3 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall in their past 10 contests. In its past 10 games, Purdue Fort Wayne has gone over the total five times. Purdue Fort Wayne’s offense has been worse over its last 10 games, putting up 77.4 points a contest compared to the 80.5 it has averaged this year. Purdue Fort Wayne’s points-allowed average over its last 10 games (72.2) is 0.7 more points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (71.5).
What you need to know about the Norfolk State Spartans
With 74.5 points scored per game and 67.6 points allowed, the Spartans are 151st in the nation offensively and 60th on defense. On the boards, Norfolk State is best in college basketball in rebounds ( per game). It is best in rebounds allowed ( per game).
Norfolk State makes 6.4 3-pointers per game and shoots 33.9% from beyond the arc, ranking 276th and 186th, respectively, in college basketball. Defensively, the Spartans are 180th in college basketball in 3-pointers allowed per game at 7.1. They are 223rd in 3-point percentage allowed at 34.5%.
The Spartans have a 4-6 record against the spread while finishing 8-2 overall over their last 10 contests. In its past 10 games, Norfolk State has gone over the total six times. Norfolk State is averaging 75.1 points per contest over its last 10 games, which is 0.6 more than its average for the season (74.5). While the Spartans are surrendering 67.6 points per game in 2023-24, they have been worse in their last 10 games, allowing 67.9 points per contest.
Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Norfolk State Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this contest is Purdue Fort Wayne, and we predict that Purdue Fort Wayne will cover the spread (Purdue Fort Wayne -2.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 145.5 points.
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