The Delaware State Hornets (3-9) look to end their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Ball State Cardinals (8-4) at John E. Worthen Arena. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Delaware State Hornets vs. Ball State Cardinals Free Prediction
In the Hornets’ last matchup, they were blown out by the East Carolina Pirates, 81-56. Getting to the free throw line was one of East Carolina’s biggest advantages. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Delaware State had 18. Saleik Edwards was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
The Cardinals beat the Indiana State Sycamores in their last contest, 86-69. The Cardinals had a better free throw rate (0.231 vs. 0.164) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.546 vs. 0.433). Tahjai Teague was the game’s top scorer with 21 points on 10-for-14 shooting from the field.
The productive offense of Ball State will go head-to-head against the porous defense of Delaware State. The Cardinals currently rank 40th in offensive efficiency, while the Hornets are 270th in defensive efficiency. The Cardinals figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Delaware State Hornets vs. Ball State Cardinals Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Ball State ranks 74th in rebounds allowed per game (33.3) while Delaware State ranks 248th (42.9).
The Hornets rank 40th in three pointers attempted per game (26.7) while the Cardinals rank 199th (20.1).
Ball State averages 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 82nd in the country. Delaware State ranks 209th in assists allowed per game (16.3).
The Cardinals rank 48th in steals allowed per game (5.7) while the Hornets rank 157th (8.1).
Ball State ranks 35th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Delaware State ranks 129th (4.3).
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The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.8, up from 13.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (5.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.2 points per game (4.0 above their season average).
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