The Delaware State Hornets (4-18, 1-8 MEAC) look to end their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the North Carolina A&T Aggies (11-11, 6-2 MEAC) at Corbett Sports Center. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Delaware State Hornets vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies ATS Prediction
In the Hornets’ last outing, they topped the South Carolina State Bulldogs, 70-68. Delaware State had an effective field goal percentage of 0.538 (above their season average of 0.419). South Carolina State, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (21-23; 91.3 percent). With 24 points on 9-for-17 shooting, John Mitchell led Delaware State in scoring.
The Aggies fell to the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in their last game, 69-53. Bethune-Cookman’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over North Carolina A&T. The Wildcats had a rate of 47.1 (above their season average of 33.9), while the Aggies posted a mark of 31.7. North Carolina A&T’s Aaren Edmead had a good game, leading the team in scoring with 14 points on 5-for-12 shooting.
It will be a matchup of opposite paces as the up-and-down Hornets will look to push the more methodical Aggies. The Hornets rank 70th in possessions per game while the Aggies are 274th.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Terry Harris scored a game-high 25 points in the first game, in which the Aggies topped the Hornets 93-70. North Carolina A&T’s 0.754 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Delaware State, who had a rate of 0.491.
Delaware State Hornets vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, ATS Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Carolina A&T ranks 99th in assists per game (14.3) while Delaware State ranks 246th (10.9).
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The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.0, down from 14.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 56.0 points per game (14.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (11.1 below their season average).
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