Norfolk State Spartans vs William & Mary Tribe Prediction, 11/8/2026 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Norfolk State Spartans vs William & Mary Tribe

Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026

Location: Kaplan Arena in Williamsburg, VA

TV: ESPN+

Kaplan Arena is the location where the William & Mary Tribe (1-0) will attempt to beat the Norfolk State Spartans (2-0) on Sunday.

The Norfolk State Spartans played Randolph and took home the win by a score of 78-71 in their last contest. Norfolk State wrapped up the contest with a 42.9% FG percentage (27 out of 63) and made 7 out of their 25 3-pointers. At the free throw line, the Spartans converted 17 of 21 tries for a rate of 81.0%. Concerning pulling down rebounds, they earned a total of 31 with 8 of them being offensive. They also recorded 11 dimes for the matchup in addition to forcing the opposition into 14 turnovers and getting 12 steals. Regarding defense, Norfolk State allowed 34.8% from the field on 23 out of 66 shooting. Randolph earned 7 assists and had 9 steals in this matchup. Additionally, Randolph grabbed 39 boards (13 offensive, 26 defensive), but didn't have a block. Randolph went 70.4% when shooting free throws by knocking down 19 of 27 tries. They also made 6 out of their 26 attempts from distance. In regard to personal fouls, the Spartans ended up walking away with 17 while Randolph totaled 18 personal fouls.

Jordan Skyers is one guy who was a major contributor in the matchup. He accumulated 22 points on 9 out of 17 shooting. He played 23 mins and totaled 3 boards. He finished the game at 52.9% from the field and recorded 1 assist.

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Norfolk State will take the court with a win-loss record of 2-0 for the year. They turn it over 13.0 times per contest and as a team they are committing 14.0 fouls per game. As a unit, Norfolk State is collecting 40.5 boards per game and has accounted for 22 assists on the campaign, which is 224th in college in terms of passing. The Spartans are connecting on 27.3% on three-point shots (12 of 44) and 65.1% from the charity stripe. They are averaging 73.0 points per game (249th in the country) while shooting 44.2% from the floor.

On the defensive end, the Spartans are forcing 17.0 turnovers per contest while drawing 15.0 personal fouls. They rank 117th in the nation in giving up assists to the opposition with 17 relinquished so far this season. The Spartans are allowing a field goal percentage of 34.2% (40 of 117) and they relinquish 40.0 boards per contest as a squad. They are conceding 21.2% on 3-point shots and they are ranked 62nd in Division 1 in points per game allowed (58.0).

When they last stepped on the court, the William & Mary Tribe went home victorious with a score of 80-66 against Bridgewater. In reference to attacking the glass, William & Mary allowed Bridgewater to get 35 overall (8 on the offensive glass). They shot 28.0% from distance by going 7 of 25 and finished the contest at 13 of 20 at the free throw line (65.0%). The Tribe permitted Bridgewater to bury 23 out of 66 attempts from the field which left them shooting 34.8% in this contest. When the final whistle blew, the Tribe finished 26 for 56 from the field which had them at 46.4%. Regarding three-point attempts, William & Mary knocked down 11 of 30 tries (36.7%). They were able to make 17 of those for a percentage of 65.4%. Bridgewater was called for 20 personal fouls in the matchup which took the Tribe to the free throw line for 26 attempts. They coughed up the ball 14 times, while earning 4 steals in this game. The Tribe were able to collect 30 defensive boards and 10 offensive boards for a total of 40 in this contest.

Brian Carter Jr. ended up being important for the Tribe in this matchup. He tallied 19 points in his 26 mins of playing time and added 4 dimes for this contest. He made 8 out of 10 for this game giving him a field goal percentage of 80.0%, and accounted for 6 rebounds.

William & Mary has a record of 1-0 so far this season. When it comes to offensive execution, the Tribe are hitting on 46.4% from the field, which has them ranked 174th in the country. William & Mary has accounted for 80 pts this year and they pull in 44.0 boards per contest. They are assisting teammates 15.0 times per contest (200th in the country) and they are losing possession via turnover 14.0 times per contest. The Tribe are committing 17.0 fouls per contest and they hit 65.4% from the free throw line.

The William & Mary defense gives up 28.0% on shots from beyond the perimeter (7 of 25) and their opposition makes 65.0% of their shots from the free throw line. They have given up 10.0 dimes and 40.0 boards every game, ranking them 92nd and 294th in the country. The Tribe defensively are ranked 137th in college hoops in points allowed per game with 66.0. They are forcing their opponents into 9.0 TO's per game and allow teams to shoot 34.8% from the floor (72nd in college).

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Norfolk State

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