Florida vs. Norfolk State Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament First Round

Updated Mar. 18, 2025 10:27 a.m. ET

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The top-seeded Florida Gators (30-4) play the No. 16 Norfolk State Spartans (24-10) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, starting at 6:50 p.m. ET.

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NCAA TOURNAMENT - FIRST ROUND

Norfolk State Spartans NORF

FLA -28.5 TOTAL 153.5

The Gators hit the court as colossal favorites against the Spartans. The Gators are favored by 28.5 points. The game's over/under is set at 153.5.

Keep reading to get the details before wagering on the Florida-Norfolk State clash.

Florida vs. Norfolk State Game Information & Odds

When: Friday, March 21, 2025 at 6:50 p.m. ET
Where: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina
How to watch on TV: TNT
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Gators vs Spartans Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Gators	-28.5	-110	-110	153.5	-115	-105	-9091	+2500

Florida vs. Norfolk State Prediction

Pick ATS: Norfolk State (+28.5)
Pick OU: Under (153.5)
Prediction: Florida 87, Norfolk State 64

Learn more about the Florida Gators vs. the Norfolk State Spartans game on FOX Sports!

Florida vs. Norfolk State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Gators 91, Spartans 62.
The Gators have a 98.9% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Spartans sit with a 3.8% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Florida has won 26 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover eight times.
Norfolk State has compiled a 16-14-1 ATS record so far this year.
Florida has covered the spread once when favored by 28.5 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
Norfolk State has covered the spread when playing as at least 28.5-point underdogs in its only opportunity this season.

Key Total Facts

In 17 games this season, the Gators and their opponent have combined for more than 153.5 points.
Spartans games have had over 153.5 points nine times this year.
The Gators and Spartans average 162.7 points per game combined, which is 9.2 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Florida has won 26 of 28 games when the moneyline favorite this season (92.9%).
Norfolk State has entered the game as underdogs nine times this season and won three of those games.
Florida has played as a moneyline favorite of -9091 or shorter twice this season, and won both.
Norfolk State has played as an underdog of +2500 or more once this season and lost that game.

Norfolk State Spartans

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Florida Gators

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Florida vs. Norfolk State: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Florida	Norfolk State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	85.4 (3)	77.3 (86)
Points Allowed (Rank)	69.2 (90)	69 (87)
Rebounds (Rank)	12.3 (6)	8.2 (237)
3pt Made (Rank)	9.9 (27)	5.4 (350)
Assists (Rank)	15.8 (50)	13.9 (152)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.2 (87)	11.7 (242)

Florida 2024-25 Key Players

Gators Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Walter Clayton Jr.	33	17.5	3.8	4.3	1.3	0.5	2.9
Alijah Martin	32	14.5	4.6	2.3	1.7	0.2	2.2
Will Richard	34	13.6	4.5	1.8	1.6	0.4	2.1
Alex Condon	31	11.2	7.9	2.2	0.7	1.4	0.5
Thomas Haugh	34	9.4	6	2.1	0.8	0.7	0.9

Norfolk State 2024-25 Key Players

Spartans Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Brian Moore Jr.	34	18.4	3.8	3.1	1.3	0.3	0.8
Christian Ings	32	11.9	2.2	3.2	0.8	0.1	1.1
Jalen Myers	30	10.6	5.4	1	0.8	0.4	0.6
Chris Fields Jr.	23	8.2	4.3	1.3	1	0.5	0.2
Kuluel Mading	34	7.4	4.1	0.6	0.1	1.3	0.3