The East Carolina Pirates and Delaware State Hornets get their seasons going at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. The game is scheduled to start at 7:45 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Delaware State Hornets vs. East Carolina Pirates Betting Prediction
Neither team made the tournament last season. East Carolina went 10-20 in the regular season while Delaware State finished 4-28.
ECU won the sole game against the Hornets last season, 63-57. The Pirates had a much better free throw rate (0.291 vs. 0.131) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.9 vs. 21.4).
Points at the line could be scarce for Delaware State in this matchup. The Hornets ranked 306th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.201, while East Carolina ranked 99th in FTA rate allowed (0.213) in the 2017-18 season.
Delaware State Hornets vs. East Carolina Pirates Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Delaware State, ATS Winner – Delaware State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
East Carolina ranks 130th in three pointers allowed per game (21.2) while Delaware State ranks 288th (25.4).
ECU ranks 199th in assists per game (12.9) while the Hornets rank 291st (10.9).
Delaware State ranks 161st in steals per game (5.9) while East Carolina ranks 243rd (4.9).
The Hornets rank 206th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8) while the Pirates rank 252nd (36.9).
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