Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at Delaware State Hornets Betting Prediction 02/23/19

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The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (4-24, 2-11 MEAC) travel to Memorial Hall to go head-to-head with the Delaware State Hornets (4-20, 1-10 MEAC). The Hawks will attempt to put an end to a five-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at Delaware State Hornets Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Hornets got blown out by the North Carolina Central Eagles, 87-52, while the Hawks lost a close one to the Coppin State Eagles, 58-55.

Maryland Eastern Shore forced Coppin State into a turnover percentage of 24.4 (above their season average of 20.0) while Delaware State had a better offensive rebounding percentage (31.9 vs. 34.3). Delaware State’s Kevin Larkin had a good game, putting up 19 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Ryan Andino was a key piece for Maryland Eastern Shore with 20 points.

The Hawks won the sole game between these two teams last season, 59-47. The Hawks’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Hornets. Maryland Eastern Shore had a rate of 31.0, while Delaware State posted a mark of 21.4. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

It will be a battle of contrasting tempos as the up-and-down Hornets will look to push the slower-paced Hawks. The Hornets rank 64th in possessions per game while the Hawks are 335th.

Maryland Eastern Shore at Delaware State Betting Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Delaware State, ATS Winner – Delaware State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Delaware State ranks 42nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 244th (19.4).
  • The Hornets rank 94th in steals per game (6.7) while the Hawks rank 127th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
  • The Hornets rank 99th in rebounds per game (36.8) while the Hawks rank 287th (29.9).
  • Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 226th in assists allowed per game (15.1) while Delaware State ranks 260th (16.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 59.0 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (6.1 below their season average).
  • The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.4, down from 15.5 for the season.