The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (2-19, 1-5 MEAC) head to Memorial Hall to challenge the Delaware State Hornets (3-17, 2-4 MEAC). The Hawks look to snap their five-game losing streak. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 3, 2020.
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs. Delaware State Hornets Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Hornets defeated the Coppin State Eagles, 77-68, while the Hawks lost to the Morgan State Bears, 56-50.
Delaware State played a nearly flawless game. They had a great offensive rebounding percentage of 29.7 (above their season average of 26.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.538 (above their season average of 0.455). Coppin State was 25.0 and 0.469, respectively, for those same stats. Maryland Eastern Shore, meanwhile, forced Morgan State into a turnover percentage of 22.6 (above their season average of 18.7). Johquin Wiley played a key role for Delaware State with 25 points and seven rebounds. Maryland Eastern Shore, meanwhile, was lifted by Da’Shawn Phillip, who recorded 14 points.
The Hawks dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent contest, Maryland Eastern Shore won 70-64. Maryland Eastern Shore’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Delaware State. The Hawks had a rate of 0.404, while the Hornets posted a mark of 0.217. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
It will be a showdown of contrasting styles as the fast-breaking Hornets will look to push the more half-court-oriented Hawks. The Hornets currently rank eighth in possessions per game while the Hawks are 207th.
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at Delaware State Hornets Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Delaware State, ATS Winner – Delaware State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 56th in steals per game (7.8) while Delaware State ranks 215th in steals allowed per game (8.8).
- The Hawks rank 204th in assists allowed per game (14.4) while the Hornets rank 248th (16.8).
- The Hawks rank 119th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while the Hornets rank 250th in three pointers allowed per game (24.7).
- Delaware State ranks 182nd in rebounds per game (34.8) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 269th in rebounds allowed per game (39.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 54.4 points per game (0.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (3.2 below their season average).
- The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.4, down from 12.5 for the season.
