College hoops betting interest focuses on the Norfolk State vs Florida A&M battle Monday at Echols Hall as the Spartans look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.

The Spartans sport records of 19-10 and 2-2 ATS heading into this battle, while the Rattlers have 8-20 and 1-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 0-2 for the Spartans and 0-0 for the Rattlers.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 167-ranked Spartans and the No. 297-rated Rattlers in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 68-61 win for the Spartans on Monday.



How They Match Up:
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Rattlers rank No. 125 in NCAA Division 1 with 35.8 per game. That compares with Norfolk State’s No. 105 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Norfolk State is college basketball's No. 267-ranked team at 5.2 per game, while the Rattlers rate No. 236 with 5.6 per game.

Defensively, Florida A&M features the nation's No. 319-rated defense on the road, allowing 76.7 points per game. Norfolk State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 64 nationally in scoring at home.

Florida A&M was a 77-68 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Hampton. Florida A&M got 22 points and 11 rebounds from Markee Teal in a losing cause in their 77-68 loss to Hampton on Saturday.

Norfolk State was a 62-61 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against Bethune-Cookman. Norfolk State earned a 62-61 victory over Bethune-Cookman on Saturday, getting 14 points from Pendarvis Williams at Echols Hall.

Next up:
Florida A&M at Morgan State, Thursday, March 7
Norfolk State home to North Carolina A&T, Thursday, March 7