The Delaware State Hornets (6-24, 3-14 MEAC) square off against the North Carolina Central Eagles (15-15, 10-6 MEAC) in the Mid-Eastern Conference Tourney at Norfolk Scope Arena. The game begins at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
Delaware State Hornets vs. North Carolina Central Eagles Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Eagles were blown out by the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 74-52, while the Hornets beat the Savannah State Tigers, 71-67.
The Hornets forced 15 turnovers and held the Tigers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.364 (below their season average of 0.485). North Carolina Central, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.140 vs. 0.117). North Carolina Central’s Zacarry Douglas had a good outing, recording 10 points and 15 rebounds. Meanwhile, Delaware State was led by Kevin Larkin, who recorded 19 points and nine rebounds.
Expect North Carolina Central to own the offensive glass in this meeting. The Eagles rank 17th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.5 percent), while Delaware State ranks 285th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.1 percent).
Delaware State vs. North Carolina Central Pick
Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina Central, ATS Winner – North Carolina Central, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina Central ranks 14th in rebounds allowed per game (30.8) while Delaware State ranks 288th (42.2).
- The Eagles average 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 117th in the nation. The Hornets rank 181st in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- North Carolina Central ranks 156th in blocks per game (2.8) while Delaware State ranks 185th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- The Eagles rank 31st in assists per game (15.6) while the Hornets rank 257th (10.8).
- Delaware State ranks 55th in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while North Carolina Central ranks 232nd (20.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 4.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 65.8 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (7.1 below their season average).