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Norfolk State vs. South Carolina State prediction: Norfolk State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Norfolk State vs South Carolina State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 4:30 PM ET as the favored Norfolk State takes on South Carolina State in men's college basketball action at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Norfolk State as the most likely winner of the Norfolk State vs. South Carolina State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Norfolk State vs. South Carolina State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Norfolk State and South Carolina State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Norfolk State a 74% chance of defeating South Carolina State. Our predicted final score has Norfolk State winning 72-66.
According to our model, Norfolk State (-5.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 139.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Norfolk State vs. South Carolina State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Norfolk State | South Carolina State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -5.5 (-110) | +5.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -250 | +225 |
| Total | o139.5 (-110) | u139.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Norfolk State vs. South Carolina State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Norfolk State -5.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Norfolk State | -250 |
| Total | Under 139.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Norfolk State -5.5 at the spread.
Norfolk State vs. South Carolina State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between South Carolina State and Norfolk State at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM ET.
- Who: Norfolk State vs. South Carolina State
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 4:30 PM ET/1:30PM PT
- Venue: Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center
Conclusion
We predict Norfolk State, with a 74% win probability, will likely beat South Carolina State on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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