The Delaware State Hornets (4-19, 1-9 MEAC) look to snap their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the North Carolina Central Eagles (11-13, 6-4 MEAC) at McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 11, 2019.
Delaware State Hornets at North Carolina Central Eagles ATS Prediction
The Hornets are hoping for a better outcome after their 82-52 loss to the North Carolina A&T Aggies in their last game. North Carolina A&T’s 0.565 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Delaware State, who had a mark of 0.275. The Aggies’ mark was above their season average of 0.529, while the Hornets’ was below their season average of 0.423. Delaware State’s Kevin Larkin put together a solid performance, finishing with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
In the Eagles’ previous game, they won big over the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, 78-53. The Eagles, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.4, had an absurd mark of 47.8 and had a free throw rate of 0.245 (above their season average of 0.227). Raasean Davis was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Davis scored a game-high 25 points and the Eagles beat the Hornets 71-70. He also recorded five rebounds. The Eagles knocked down 14 of their 19 free throws (73.7 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.0 vs. 26.5).
The offensive glass could be a major edge for North Carolina Central in this battle. The Eagles are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 21st in offensive rebounding percentage at 35.8 percent. Meanwhile, Delaware State ranks 267th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 69.6 percent.
Delaware State Hornets at North Carolina Central Eagles Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina Central, ATS Winner – North Carolina Central, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Carolina Central ranks 14th in rebounds allowed per game (30.4) while Delaware State ranks 288th (41.9).
The Hornets rank 45th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while the Eagles rank 249th (19.7).
North Carolina Central ranks 59th in assists per game (15.1) while Delaware State ranks 251st (10.6).
The Eagles rank 81st in steals per game (6.9) while the Hornets rank 157th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
North Carolina Central averages 2.8 blocks per game, which is ranked 144th in the NCAA. Delaware State ranks 168th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.0, down from 14.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 65.8 points per game (5.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
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