Florida vs. Norfolk State Odds, Opening Spread, Predictions for 2025 NCAA Tournament

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Florida vs. Norfolk State Odds

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Friday, March 21
6:50 p.m. ET
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Florida Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
-26.5
-110
153.5
-110/-110
-13344
Norfolk State Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
+26.5
-110
153.5
-110/-110
+3500
Odds via DraftKings. Get up-to-the-minute NCAAB odds here.
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The 2025 NCAA Tournament field has been announced and Florida will take on Norfolk State in Round 1 of the West region. Here's everything you need to know about Florida vs. Norfolk State odds, spread and more.

Florida opened as a 26.5-point favorite over Norfolk in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The total is set at over/under 153.5 points scored by both teams combined.

Find out how No. 1-seeded Florida and No. 16-seeded Norfolk State match up ahead of their opening round matchup.


Florida vs. Norfolk State Analysis

The smart money is typically on Florida. No high-major team covered the spread more than the Gators, who covered in 26 of their 34 games.

I don’t see any Kyle O’Quinn Norfolk State magic here. I like Norfolk State’s guards — Brian Moore Jr. and Christian Ings — but Florida will bully the Spartans on the glass.

The Gators grab offensive rebounds on 38% of their offensive possessions. Plus, they shoot over 35% from deep, which is a major plus against a Norfolk State team that yields plenty of 3-point attempts.

We saw the Gators’ dominance in the SEC Tournament. With guards Walter Clayton Jr and Alijah Martin playing well, it’ll be a cover for Florida in the Round of 64.

The Pick: Florida ATS

— Sean Paul


For more coverage of the 2025 NCAA Tournament and Selection Sunday, make sure to check out our experts' live reactions to the bracket reveal and the Selection Sunday live show, where you can get their instant analysis on every matchup as well as some early insights to help you make your bets.

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