The Delaware State Hornets (3-10) will try to snap their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Norfolk State Spartans (5-10) at Echols Hall. The game gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Delaware State Hornets vs. Norfolk State Spartans ATS Prediction
The last time the Hornets played, they were thoroughly outplayed by the East Carolina Pirates, 81-56. One of East Carolina’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 27 trips to the line, while Delaware State went 18 times. Saleik Edwards was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
The Spartans lost big to the No. 19 Michigan Wolverines in their last outing, 63-44. One of Michigan’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 29 free throw attempts, while Norfolk State had just 11. With nine points on 4-for-8 shooting, Nic Thomas led Norfolk State in scoring.
The aggressive Norfolk State offense looks poised to dominate from the foul line. The Spartans currently rank 88th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.266, while Delaware State ranks 292nd in FTA rate allowed (0.266). Additionally, the Hornets rank 287th in turnover percentage (21.0 percent), while the Spartans rank 53rd in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.3 percent).
After the Spartans won the only game against the Hornets last season, 93-58, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Spartans made 17 of their 19 free throws (89.5 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.2 vs. 25.8).
Delaware State Hornets vs. Norfolk State Spartans ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Norfolk State ranks 18th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Delaware State ranks 164th (7.9).
The Hornets rank 46th in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while the Spartans rank 192nd (20.8).
Norfolk State ranks 25th in blocks per game (4.9) while Delaware State ranks 166th (1.9).
The Hornets rank 128th in rebounds per game (36.5) while the Spartans rank 206th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
Norfolk State ranks 153rd in assists allowed per game (13.7) while Delaware State ranks 229th (17.0).
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The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.8, down from 17.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.2 points per game (11.2 below their season average).
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