Norfolk State Spartans vs Houston Cougars Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 11/29/2022

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Venue:  Fertitta Center, Houston, TX

Where to Watch:  ESPN+

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Norfolk +25, Houston -25; Over/Under:  125.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Norfolk +25, Houston -25; Over/Under:  125.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Norfolk +25, Houston -25; Over/Under:  125.5 points

 

Norfolk State Spartans:  5-2 (1st place, MEAC)

Houston Cougars:  6-0 (1st place, AAC)

 

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Norfolk State Spartans:  5-2 L10

Houston Cougars:  6-0 L10

 

Norfolk State is coming into this game with a 5-2 record overall and they are 1-2 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Monmouth Hawks, the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, and the St. Mary’s Seahawks in their last game. Dana Tate Jr., Kris Bankston, and Daryl Anderson each led the team in points in that game with 15 while Joe Bryant Jr. was next on the team with 12 points. Dana Tate Jr. led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Jack Doumbia led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 52.3% from the field, 37% from 3-point range, and 81.3% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 80.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 67.7 PPG against them. Norfolk State has an ATS record of 1-3 this season and their O/U record is 2-2.

 

 

Houston is coming into this game with a 6-0 record overall and they are 4-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 6 game winning streak with wins coming against the Northern Colorado Bears, the Saint Joseph’s Hawks, the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, the Texas Southern Tigers, the Oregon Ducks, and the Kent State Golden Flashes in their last game. Marcus Sasser led the team in points in that game with 19 while J'wan Roberts was next on the team with 11 points. Tramon Mark led the team in assists in that game with 3 while J'wan Roberts led the team in rebounds with 14. They were 32% from the field, 11.8% from 3-point range, and 65.2% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 74.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 47.3 PPG against them. Houston has an ATS record of 5-1 this season and their O/U record is 1-5.

The current betting odds have Norfolk State listed as a 25 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Norfolk State has been having a great year to start their season as they currently lead their conference with the best record and have looked really good in all of their games. Their talent level is nowhere near where Houston is though and Houston is now the best team in the country with the newest rankings, but they might be feeling a little fat and happy here and could easily overlook this Norfolk State team. Houston has been really good in their games lately but they have also played a lot of good ranked teams so playing against Norfolk State could seem like a walk in the park here. If they underestimate this team though, Norfolk will make Houston regret it as they are good enough to keep this a somewhat close game and not get blown out completely. This is a very large number because Houston is the best in the country now but that will only add more motivation to Norfolk State to win this game and dethrone them so look for Norfolk to bring their best effort here The best way to place a bet here is on Norfolk State to cover the spread in this game.

 

Norfolk State Houston Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Tuesday, November 29, 2022 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Houston 84 Norfolk 70.

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Norfolk State Spartans: 32-20 ATS as a road underdog or pick. 10-2 ATS after a blowout win by 20 points or more. 7-1 UNDER as an underdog of 10 or more points.

Houston Cougars: 26-33 ATS after scoring 55 points or less. 105-71 UNDER as a home favorite or pick. 23-7 UNDER in a home game where the total is 129.5 or less.

 

 

Norfolk State Spartans:  None.

Houston Cougars:  R. Walker Jr. (G) Ques Tues - Illness. D. Bowser (C) Out indefinitely - Illness. M. Wilson (G) out for season - Redshirt.

 

 

“We stunk. We just didn’t have it today. I think that some players in the locker room rested a little bit on our laurels that we played well against Baylor, because that really wasn’t a 17-point game. They thought it was gonna be easier, instead of realizing that UCLA was on full alert because of how we played.” - Robert Jones after his team’s loss against UCLA in their game a few weeks ago.

 

 

“That’s the first time all year someone has punched us in the mouth. We’re used to punching other people in the mouth around here.” - Kelvin Sampson after his team’s win against the Kent State Golden Flashes in their last game.

 

 

 

K. Bankston 

G. Beale 

J. Bryant 

C. Ings 

D. Tate

 

T. Mark 

J. Roberts 

M. Sasser 

J. Shead 

J. Walker

 

 

PPG: J. Bryant Jr. (14.4)

APG: C. Ings (4.4)

Reb/G: K. Bankston (7.7)

 

PPG: M. Sasser (17)

APG: J. Shead (5.3)

Reb/G: J. Roberts (7.2)

 

Coaches:

Norfolk State Spartans: Robert Jones (10th season)

Houston Cougars: Kelvin Sampson (9th season)