Friday's game that pits the Fordham Rams (1-1) versus the Norfolk State Spartans (3-0) at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center has a projected final score of 75-68 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Fordham, who is the favorite in this matchup by our model. Tipoff is at 1:00 PM ET on November 17.

Based on our computer prediction, Fordham is projected to cover the spread (4.5) versus Norfolk State. The two teams are projected to exceed the 134.5 over/under.

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Norfolk State vs. Fordham Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Friday, November 17, 2023
  • Time: 1:00 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands
  • Venue: Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center
  • Line: Fordham -4.5
  • Point Total: 134.5
  • Moneyline (To Win): Fordham -185, Norfolk State +150

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Norfolk State vs. Fordham Score Prediction

  • Prediction: Fordham 75, Norfolk State 68

Spread & Total Prediction for Norfolk State vs. Fordham

  • Pick ATS: Fordham (-4.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (134.5)

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Norfolk State Performance Insights

  • Last year Norfolk State posted 75.8 points per game (77th-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 68.6 points per contest (132nd-ranked).
  • The Spartans were 96th in college basketball with 33.1 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, they ranked 31st with 28.3 rebounds allowed per game.
  • Norfolk State delivered 12.8 assists per game, which ranked them 193rd in the nation.
  • The Spartans committed 12.4 turnovers per game (235th-ranked in college basketball) this year, while forcing 13.2 turnovers per contest (82nd-ranked).
  • With 6.8 treys per game, the Spartans were 237th in the nation. They sported a 33.9% shooting percentage from three-point land, which ranked 193rd in college basketball.
  • Norfolk State gave up 9.1 three-pointers per game (12th-worst in college basketball), and it allowed a 34.7% three-point percentage (247th-ranked) to opposing teams.
  • Norfolk State took 64.2% two-pointers and 35.8% from beyond the arc last year. Of the team's buckets, 74.3% were two-pointers and 25.7% were threes.

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