OLD DOMINION MONARCHS @ NORFOLK ST SPARTANS

ODU brings a long series streak into Echols Hall

This is the 23rd meeting, with Old Dominion leading 16-6 and having won the past six, including last season’s 60-57 result.

Turner’s perimeter touch is an immediate matchup concern

Jared Turner hit eight threes in ODU’s 82-62 win at Bucknell, and the Monarchs made 17 from deep in that game.

Skyers gives the Spartans a disruptive freshman presence

Jordan Skyers earned MEAC Rookie of the Week after recording 10 steals across Norfolk State’s first three games; his pressure could test ODU’s ball security.

Riley Jr. will be important on the glass

J.C. Riley Jr. leads Norfolk State in rebounding at 7.3 per game, giving the Spartans a key interior presence.

Availability and starting lineups remain unconfirmed

The published ODU game preview provides no injury updates or starting lineups, so projected lineups remain tentative.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Norfolk State +4.5

The home underdog gets a useful cushion in this rivalry; take +4.5 at around -110 with a modest stake.

Lean Over 138.5

The available total is in the high 130s, while a published projection has the combined score in the upper 140s; consider Over 138.5 after checking the price and line.