The Pirates will be trying to slam the Norfolk State Spartans on Friday when the teams tip off at Joel Coliseum in college betting action.

This is a conference playoff game in the MEAC Tournament. Joel Coliseum is the location for this game, which makes it a neutral-site matchup.

The Spartans will try to spoil to the party on Friday; they are 4-1 ATS against the number this season, while the Pirates are 5-2 ATS. Norfolk State is 2-3 on the totals; Hampton is 2-3.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
It's a betting matchup between the No. 135-rated Pirates and the No. 242-ranked Spartans, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark. Prediction formulas run on this game indicate a possible 73-64 result in favor of the Pirates.



How They Match Up:
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Spartans rank No. 131 in NCAA Division 1 with 35.7 per game. That compares with Hampton’s No. 130 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Hampton is college basketball's No. 128-ranked team at 6.6 per game, while the Spartans rate No. 246 with 5.5 per game.

Defensively, Norfolk State features the nation's No. 318-rated defense on the road, allowing 78.6 points per game. Hampton, meanwhile, comes in at No. 262 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for Norfolk State, they were a 55-53 Sportsbook as they battled Coppin State. They covered in the match as a 3-point underdog.

In their last action, Hampton was a 77-55 Sportsbook against MD-Eastern Shore. They covered the 11.5–point spread as favorites.