Norfolk State vs. UTEP Picks and Prediction for Sunday, December 21, 2025
On Sunday, the Norfolk State Spartans (5-8) face off against the UTEP Miners (3-6) in the Sun Bowl Invitational at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas. This game will air on ESPN+. Keep up to date with all the NCAAB action, with our College Basketball predictions.
Norfolk State vs. UTEP Game Information
- December 21, 2025
- 9:00pm EST
- Don Haskins Center
- ESPN+
UTEP Form & Recent Results
UTEP heads into this game looking to snap a rough patch, as they've lost their last four matchups and have only managed one win in their last five games. Most recently, the Miners fell short against Hawai’i, 66-61, in a game where Jamal West Jr. contributed 12 points. This season, Elijah Jones has been the team’s go-to scorer, putting up an average of 14 points per game. Jamal West Jr. isn’t far behind, averaging 13.1 points and leading the team in rebounds with 5.8 per game. Tyreese Watson has been the Miners’ top distributor, handing out 3.3 assists each contest. Over their last five games, UTEP has struggled defensively, giving up an average of 74.6 points. They’ll be eager to turn things around at home and pick up their fourth home win of the season when they take on Norfolk State in El Paso this Sunday.
Norfolk State Form & Recent Results
Norfolk State heads into this game coming off a victory, snapping a rough stretch in which they lost four out of their last five games. Their most recent win was an 82-72 triumph over Jackson State at the Toyota Chris Paul HBCU Classic, where Elijah Jamison put on a show with a 30-point performance for the Spartans. This season, Anthony McComb III has been the team’s top scorer, putting up an average of 16.1 points per game. Not far behind him is Elijah Jamison, who’s delivered 15.4 points on average. McComb III has also been leading the way on the boards, averaging 5.3 rebounds per game, while Jamison has set the pace as the Spartans’ primary playmaker, posting 3.4 assists a night. Defensively, Norfolk State has struggled lately, giving up an average of 83 points over their last five games. They are still searching for their first win on the road this season after coming up short in all six of their previous away games. The team is hoping that their recent home-court success can finally translate when they hit the road this time.
Key Players
- Norfolk State’s Elijah Jamison this season: 15.4 points, 3.4 assists per game
- UTEP’s Jamal West Jr. this season: 13.1 points, 5.8 rebounds per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- UTEP -7.5; O/U 131.5
Norfolk State vs. UTEP Picks and Prediction
Both Norfolk State and UTEP have hit a rough patch, losing four out of their last five games as their defenses have had trouble keeping opponents in check. UTEP, however, has found some comfort on their home court and is aiming to pick up their fourth win in their last five home matchups. On the other side, Norfolk State is trying desperately to break their losing streak on the road and avoid falling to 0-7 away from home this season. For Norfolk State to have a real shot at making this game interesting, they’ll need to come out strong and set the tone early, bringing plenty of energy and intensity from the opening tip. Final Score Prediction, UTEP Miners win and cover the spread, 74-65. Betting on sports and on Norfolk State is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for UTEP with the Novig promo code. Make sure when you place your bet on UTEP vs Norfolk State you are using the BetMGM bonus code.
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