Norfolk State vs SC State Basketball Odds

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The Spartans will play the Bulldogs on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 4:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Norfolk State and SC State are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Norfolk State currently has a 98.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for SC State is 97.33.
  • Away Norfolk State - Norfolk State starts this game with a 2-8 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the MEAC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home SC State - SC State meets Norfolk State boasting a 2-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the MEAC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Norfolk State currently ranks 3rd (0.333) in the MEAC Conference, with SC State now standing 2nd (0.667) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 MEAC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Norfolk State has a 0.368 overall win percentage, with SC State matching up with a 0.167 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Norfolk State currently possesses 7-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, SC State has tallied a 3-15 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Norfolk State faces SC State in a magical clash Saturday.

Norfolk State seeks to break losing streak, while SC State rides a winning wave. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Wizards, college basketball conference records will determine tournament seeds. Norfolk State is 1-2 in MEAC, while SC State is 2-1. Bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Spartans at Bulldogs Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

SC State		Favorite

Norfolk State
+5.5 -105 BetMGM
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-5.5 -115 BetMGM
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Norfolk State has a -5.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. SC State has a +5.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. SC State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
139.5 o -115 BetMGM
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139.5 u -105 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 139.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 139.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

SC State		Favorite

Norfolk State
+200 BetMGM
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-250 BetMGM
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Norfolk State is the -250 moneyline favorite. Risk $250 to win $100 on Norfolk State at BetMGM. SC State is the +200 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $200 on SC State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Norfolk State vs SC State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

Norfolk State is a -5.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while SC State is a +5.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Norfolk State vs SC State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

The best over line is 139.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 139.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Norfolk State vs SC State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

Norfolk State is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and SC State is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Norfolk State
SC State
1/17/26 4:30pm EST
-5.5 -115+5.5 -105
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Underdog SC State - SC State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +5.5 SC State underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

Favorite Norfolk State - Norfolk State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -5.5 Norfolk State favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Norfolk State at SC State Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Norfolk State
SC State
First to 5 Points
1/17/26 4:30pm EST
-145+105Bet
Norfolk State
SC State
First to 10 Points
1/17/26 4:30pm EST
-155+110Bet
Norfolk State
SC State
First to 15 Points
1/17/26 4:30pm EST
-165+120Bet
Norfolk State
SC State
Game to Overtime
1/17/26 4:30pm EST
Yes +825No -3000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Norfolk State, SC State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Norfolk State8-120.4004-23-82-2+20.500W1
SC State3-160.1582-31-132-2+20.500L1

Norfolk State & SC State Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Norfolk State Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Norfolk State YR: futures available

SC State Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM SC State YR: futures available

Norfolk State & SC State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Norfolk State vs SC State College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at 4:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Norfolk State vs SC State Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Norfolk State vs SC State Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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