The Delaware State Hornets (3-18, 0-8 MEAC) and the South Carolina State Bulldogs (4-19, 2-5 MEAC) square off at Memorial Hall. The Hornets look to put an end to their 10-game losing streak. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, 2019.
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Delaware State Hornets Betting Odds
Both teams lost a winnable game in their last contest. The Hornets fell to the Savannah State Tigers, 76-73, while the Bulldogs were defeated by the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, 63-61.
South Carolina State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.5 (above their season average of 32.2) while Delaware State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.2 (above their season average of 26.9). Kevin Larkin had a solid game for Delaware State with 13 points and 11 rebounds. South Carolina State, meanwhile, rallied around David Bottenberg, who finished with 11 points.
The Bulldogs won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 63-60. South Carolina State’s 0.483 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Delaware State, who had a rate of 0.442. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Contrasting paces will be on display in this meeting. Delaware State has preferred to play quickly (58th in possessions per game), while South Carolina State has been slower-paced (229th in possessions per game). Moreover, the Bulldogs are among the NCAA’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 26th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.288). The Hornets, meanhwile, rank 286th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.263).
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Delaware State Hornets Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Delaware State, ATS Winner – Delaware State, O/U – Under
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:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
- The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.6, down from 14.8 for the season.
