The Delaware State Hornets (3-14, 0-4 MEAC) and the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (6-11, 1-2 MEAC), who both like to play up-tempo, will go head-to-head at Moore Gym. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Delaware State Hornets at Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Betting Prediction
In the Hornets’ last contest, they were defeated by the North Carolina Central Eagles, 71-70. North Carolina Central’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Delaware State. The Eagles had a rate of 0.280 (above their season average of 0.222), while the Hornets posted a mark of 0.150 (below the 0.212 mark opponents have averaged against North Carolina Central this season). Kevin Larkin played well for Delaware State, contributing 14 points and five rebounds.
The Wildcats were beaten by the Norfolk State Spartans in their last outing, 75-68. Norfolk State’s 0.545 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Bethune-Cookman, who had a rate of 0.491. The Spartans’ mark was above their season average of 0.503. With 22 points on 9-for-13 shooting, Cletrell Pope was Bethune-Cookman’s high scorer.
There should be plenty of transition action in this showdown that features a pair of the country’s more fast-breaking teams. Bethune-Cookman currently ranks 60th in possessions per game (73.2) and Delaware State is 57th (73.3).
After the Wildcats won the sole game against the Hornets last season, 86-78, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. Bethune-Cookman did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (29-35; 82.9 percent). Delaware State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.7 vs. 20.7).
Delaware State Hornets vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Bethune-Cookman ranks 16th in rebounds per game (40.7) while Delaware State ranks 265th in rebounds allowed per game (42.4).
The Hornets rank 32nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while the Wildcats rank 195th (20.5).
Bethune-Cookman averages 13.4 assists per game, which ranks 131st in the country. Delaware State ranks 224th in assists allowed per game (16.4).
The Wildcats average 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 64th in the nation. The Hornets rank 140th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
Bethune-Cookman blocks 3.5 opponent shots per game, which ranks 86th in the nation. Delaware State ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
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The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 20.2, up from 15.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (4.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
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