The North Carolina A&T Aggies (11-11, 6-2 MEAC) welcome the Delaware State Hornets (4-18, 1-8 MEAC) to Corbett Sports Center. The Hornets can put an end to a six-game road losing streak. Action starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Delaware State Hornets at North Carolina A&T Aggies Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Aggies were beaten by the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 69-53, while the Hornets barely escaped the South Carolina State Bulldogs, 70-68.
Delaware State’s 0.538 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over South Carolina State, who had a mark of 0.420. The Hornets’ mark was above their season average of 0.419, while the Bulldogs’ was below the 0.536 mark opponents have averaged against Delaware State this season. North Carolina A&T, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (15.7 vs. 20.9). North Carolina A&T’s Aaren Edmead led the way, recording 14 points. John Mitchell, meanwhile was a key piece for Delaware State with 24 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Terry Harris led the Aggies to a 93-70 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points. North Carolina A&T’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Delaware State. The Aggies had a rate of 0.754 while the Hornets posted a mark of 0.491.
It will be a matchup of contrasting styles as the fast-breaking Hornets will look to push the more half-court-oriented Aggies. The Hornets currently rank 70th in possessions per game while the Aggies are 274th.
Delaware State at North Carolina A&T Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, ATS Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Delaware State ranks 42nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while North Carolina A&T ranks 208th (20.6).
- The Aggies rank 93rd in steals per game (6.7) while the Hornets rank 152nd in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- North Carolina A&T averages 3.0 blocks per game, which ranks 126th in the NCAA. Delaware State ranks 165th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
- The Hornets rank 112th in rebounds per game (36.5) while the Aggies rank 270th (30.9).
- North Carolina A&T ranks 99th in assists per game (14.3) while Delaware State ranks 246th (10.9).
Bettings Trends:
- 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).
