The Delaware State Hornets (3-18, 0-8 MEAC) look to put an end to their 10-game losing streak when they clash against the South Carolina State Bulldogs (4-19, 2-5 MEAC) at Memorial Hall. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, 2019.
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Delaware State Hornets Free Prediction
The Bulldogs are hoping for a better outcome after their 63-61 loss to the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks in their last game. Maryland Eastern Shore’s 0.479 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over South Carolina State, who had a rate of 0.431. The Hawks’ mark was above their season average of 0.424, while the Bulldogs’ was below the 0.558 mark opponents have averaged against Maryland Eastern Shore this season. David Bottenberg put together a good performance for South Carolina State, recording 11 points.
In the Hornets’ previous matchup, they let one slip away to the Savannah State Tigers, 76-73. One of Savannah State’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 30 trips to the line, while Delaware State went 21 times. Delaware State’s Kevin Larkin had 13 points and 11 rebounds in the game.
After the Bulldogs won the sole contest against the Hornets last season, 63-60, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Bulldogs had a better effective field goal percentage (0.483 vs. 0.442) and had a better turnover percentage (17.5 vs. 18.9).
It will be a matchup of contrasting tempos as the fast-breaking Hornets will look to push the more methodical Bulldogs. The Hornets rank 58th in possessions per game while the Bulldogs are 229th. Furthermore, the Bulldogs, who rank 26th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.288), could get to the line a ton against the Hornets, who rank 286th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.263).
South Carolina State Bulldogs at Delaware State Hornets Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Delaware State ranks 37th in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while South Carolina State ranks 279th (17.1).
The Bulldogs rank 88th in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while the Hornets rank 279th (41.9).
South Carolina State ranks 174th in assists allowed per game (13.8) while Delaware State ranks 248th (16.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 7.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 62.6 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (7.4 below their season average).
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