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The Norfolk State Spartans will be on the road as they take on the fifth-ranked Baylor Bears in a non-conference game on Friday night (November 11).
The Spartans are a perfect 2-0 after a 87-59 home victory over the Cairn University Highlanders on Wednesday. The Bears are 1-0 and are coming off a win on Monday against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils by a final score of 117-53.
Norfolk State Spartans vs Baylor Bears Betting Odds
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Norfolk State Spartans vs Baylor Bears Match Details
Fixture: Norfolk State Spartans at Baylor Bears
Date and Time: Friday, November 11 at 8:00 pm ET
Venue: Ferrell Center, Waco, TX
Norfolk State Spartans vs Baylor Bears Key Stats
The Norfolk State Spartans have been doing incredibly well offensively as they are scoring 98 points on 50.7 percent from the floor thus far. They are being led by senior forward Kris Bankston as he is averaging 16 points, 12.5 rebounds, three blocks, and a steal in 27.5 minutes per game.
They have played against two inferior programs to begin the season, but are giving up 59 points per game. Norfolk State is averaging 7.5 steals and 4.5 blocks per game so far. If they can figure out how to step up and continue to dominate, they will be in a great spot for this matchup.
The Baylor Bears are one of the best offensive teams as they are averaging 117 points on 51.4 percent from the field thus far. They dish the ball to the open man as they were able to have 27 assists throughout their opening game. Senior guard Adam Flagler leads the team as he has 21 points, two rebounds, eight assists, and a pair of steals in 25 minutes.
Defensively, they did a good job as they allowed just 53 points throughout their opening game. They have good size and length as they were able to have seven blocks and 12 steals throughout the game in this game.
Norfolk State Spartans vs Baylor Bears Best Picks and Prediction
The Baylor Bears have one of the best offenses in the entire sport and they can dominate in this game. Norfolk State has played against two terribly inferior programs in the entire nation, so take their numbers and statistics with a grain of salt.
We saw how the Bears are doing extremely well offensively with a point differential of +64 in their first game. The Spartans are 1-4 ATS in their last five road games so go with the Baylor Bears to cover at home.
Pick: Baylor Bears -24.5 (-110)
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