The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (6-24, 2-13 MEAC) will bring the regular season to a close when they clash against the Delaware State Hornets (3-26, 1-13 MEAC) at William P Hytche Athletic Center. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 26, 2018.
Delaware State Hornets at Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Free Preview
The Hornets lost big to the Howard Bison in their last contest, 93-74. With 16 points on 6-for-7 shooting, Ameer Bennett was Delaware State’s leading scorer. Howard did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (30-39; 76.9 percent). Delaware State, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.632 (above their season average of 0.464).
In the Hawks’ last game, they were blown out by the Norfolk State Spartans, 74-63. Tyler Jones was the game’s leading scorer with 21 points on 8-for-17 shooting. Norfolk State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.5 (above their season average of 32.9). Maryland Eastern Shore, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.236 (above their season average of 0.192).
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Maryland Eastern Shore currently ranks 286th in possessions per game (67.2) and Delaware State is 288th (67.2).
This is the first time these teams will battle this year, after the Hawks won the only game last season, 65-64. Maryland Eastern Shore’s 0.179 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Delaware State, who had a rate of 0.054.
Delaware State Hornets at Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Odds Prediction
Pick: SU Winner – Delaware State, ATS Winner – Delaware State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Hornets rank 187th in blocks per game (2.5) while the Hawks rank 225th (1.8).
- Delaware State ranks 234th in assists allowed per game (15.2) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 272nd (16.7).
- Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 114th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while Delaware State ranks 269th in three pointers allowed per game (26.0).
- The Hornets rank 176th in rebounds allowed per game (35.6) while the Hawks rank 285th (39.6).
- Delaware State ranks 155th in steals per game (5.7) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 230th (4.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 19.2, up from 16.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 63.0 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (6.5 below their season average).
