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

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

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

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.

NCAA BK
NCAA TOURNAMENT - FIRST ROUND
FLA
Florida Gators FLA
Friday, 10:50 PM
TNT
Florida 30-4
FLA 30-4
Norfolk State 24-10
NORF 24-10
Norfolk State Spartans NORF
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.

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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.
Fri 10:50 PM
TNT
NCAA BK
SPREAD
TO WIN
TOTAL
16
Norfolk State Spartans
NORF
1
Florida Gators
FLA

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

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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