Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Moore Gymnasium Saturday as host Bethune-Cookman looks to handle the Norfolk State Spartans in NCAAB action.

The Wildcats sit at 13-15 (1-1 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Spartans are currently 19-9 (3-0 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? Bethune-Cookman is 1-1 OU, and Norfolk State is 0-3 OU.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
It's a betting matchup between the No. 297-rated Wildcats and the No. 101-ranked Spartans, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark. Prediction formulas run on this game indicate a possible 68-63 result in favor of the Spartans.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Bethune-Cookman's No. 274-ranked offense, averaging 63.2 PPG, against a Spartans defense that ranks No. 163 at 66.6 PPG. The Wildcats field goal percentage has averaged 41.9% so far, less than the Spartans marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.8% per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Norfolk State owns the country's No. 167-rated mark, allowing 69.6 points per game on the highway. Bethune-Cookman, on the other hand, rates No. 101 in scoring at home.

In their last action, Norfolk State was a 66-52 Sportsbook at home against Longwood. The Spartans grabbed a 66-52 win over the Lancers on Monday, behind a 21-point effort from Chris McEachin at Echols Hall.

Bethune-Cookman was a 67-44 loser in its last match on the road against Savannah State. The Wildcats were hammered by Savannah State on Monday, losing by a 67-44 final at Tiger Arena in college basketball betting action.

Next up:
Norfolk State at Florida A&M, Monday, February 27
Bethune-Cookman home to Hampton, Monday, February 27