Florida vs Norfolk State Spartans Prediction & Picks - NCAA Basketball
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by Paul Tamayo | in Basketball Picks
The 1st-ranked Florida Gators take on the 16th-ranked Norfolk State Spartans in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Lenovo Center.
The top-seeded Gators start their NCAA championship bid against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) champions Spartans. Florida has won 12 of their last 13 games, including their last six games. They defeated Missouri, Alabama, and Tennessee on the way to conquering a stacked SEC group.
Florida achieves most of their success on offense. They have the 5th-best offensive rating (120.6) in the country. The Gators run up the score on their opponents, averaging a third-best 85.4 points per game.
Norfolk State has forged a run of their own, winning four straight games on their way to the MEAC championship. In that span, their defense held opponents to below 71 points.
However, dealing with Florida is another ballgame. This season, Norfolk State's lone matchup with an SEC opponent resulted in a 67-52 loss to Tennessee, a team that's not popular for its offense.
Walter Clayton, who is averaging 17.5 points and 4.3 assists, will lead the Gators' attack. On the other side, junior guard Brian Moore produces a team-high 18.4 points for the Spartans.
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Florida - Norfolk State Spartans Key Points
- Florida is on a six-game winning streak.
- Florida averages the third-highest points per game with 85.4.
- Norfolk State lost their lone SEC matchup in the regular season.
- Norfolk State is only ranked 78th in the country in defensive rating.
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Our Florida vs Norfolk State Spartans Prediction
Florida is heading into the tourney having won their last six games. The SEC champions produce the 5th-best offensive rating in the country. Plus, their defensive rating of 97.7 is still in the Top 30.
Norfolk State will lean on Brian Moore in this game but it won't be enough to scratch a dent on the Gators' armor. Florida will win big and advance to the second round. Our prediction for the Florida Gators vs Norfolk State Spartans match is: Gators (-28.5) cover the spread.Grab an extra $300 for your Florida vs Norfolk State Spartans wager!
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