William & Mary Tribe defeat Norfolk State Spartans 104-73: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · NCAAB · Norfolk State Spartans 73, William & Mary Tribe 104
The William & Mary Tribe beat the Norfolk State Spartans 104-73 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Kaplan Arena. The William & Mary Tribe covered the spread as 10.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 158, with 177 points combined. AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Norfolk State Spartans vs. William & Mary Tribe final score and game recap
The William & Mary Tribe led 54-35 at halftime. They outscored the Norfolk State Spartans 50-38 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- J.C. Riley Jr. (Norfolk State Spartans): 12 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist.
- Bahsil Laster (Norfolk State Spartans): 11 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Stas Sivka (William & Mary Tribe): 17 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist.
- Brian Carter Jr. (William & Mary Tribe): 9 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists.
Who covered the spread in Norfolk State Spartans vs. William & Mary Tribe?
The William & Mary Tribe covered the spread as 10.5-point favorites, winning by 31 points.
The spread opened at William & Mary Tribe -7.5 and closed at William & Mary Tribe -10.5. AiQ's pick was the Norfolk State Spartans +10.5: a loss.
Did Norfolk State Spartans vs. William & Mary Tribe go over or under the total?
The game went over: 177 points combined against a closing total of 158, over by 19. 89 of the 177 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 158.5 and closed at 158. AiQ's pick was the under 158.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
How did AiQ's Norfolk State Spartans vs. William & Mary Tribe predictions do?
AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the William & Mary Tribe to win at -575, a win (+$17.39 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Norfolk State Spartans +10.5, a loss.
- Total: the under 158.5, a loss.
AiQ was right on the moneyline and wrong on the spread and the total.
Norfolk State Spartans vs. William & Mary Tribe game prop results: first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half total 75.5: the over, paying -110, with 89 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: William & Mary Tribe won the first half, paying -375.
- First-half spread: William & Mary Tribe -6.5 covered, paying -105.
- Norfolk State Spartans team total 73.5: the under, paying -110, with 73 scored.
- William & Mary Tribe team total 84.5: the over, paying -120, with 104 scored.
Norfolk State Spartans vs. William & Mary Tribe odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Norfolk State Spartans at +431 and the William & Mary Tribe at -605. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the William & Mary Tribe a 82% favorite. The William & Mary Tribe won as the favorite at -605: $16.53 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the William & Mary Tribe, the price before the game was -575: priced below fair (−2.6% value).
The spread moved toward the William & Mary Tribe between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 158.5 to 158, and the game went over.
Norfolk State Spartans and William & Mary Tribe betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Norfolk State Spartans 2-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (2-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the William & Mary Tribe 2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over. That made it two straight wins for the William & Mary Tribe.
What's next for Norfolk State Spartans and William & Mary Tribe?
Next for the Norfolk State Spartans: at the William & Mary Tribe on Monday, November 9, 2026. Next for the William & Mary Tribe: the Norfolk State Spartans at home on Monday, November 9, 2026.