North Carolina A&T Aggies at Delaware State Hornets Betting Prediction 01/13/20

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The North Carolina A&T Aggies (6-11, 2-0 MEAC) will be at Memorial Hall to go head-to-head against the Delaware State Hornets (2-14, 1-1 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. Action starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 13, 2020.

North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. Delaware State Hornets ATS Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Hornets edged the North Carolina Central Eagles 68-66, while the Aggies had no trouble getting past the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 91-53.

North Carolina A&T dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a solid effective field goal percentage of 0.569 (above their season average of 0.448) and a turnover percentage of 10.8 (better than their season average of 19.5). For those same stats, Maryland Eastern Shore was 0.264 and 14.9, respectively. The Hornets, meanwhile, forced 23 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.7 (above their season average of 24.7). Delaware State rallied around John Stansbury, who contributed 15 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Ronald Jackson was a key piece for North Carolina A&T with 22 points and 12 rebounds.

The Aggies dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, North Carolina A&T won 82-52. North Carolina A&T’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Delaware State. The Aggies had a rate of 0.565 while the Hornets posted a mark of 0.275. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

North Carolina A&T Aggies at Delaware State Hornets Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, ATS Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Delaware State ranks 95th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while North Carolina A&T ranks 252nd (18.2).
  • The Aggies rank 162nd in assists allowed per game (13.5) while the Hornets rank 235th (16.5).
  • The Aggies average 37.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 105th in the NCAA. The Hornets rank 245th in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
  • North Carolina A&T averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 69th in the country. Delaware State ranks 171st in steals allowed per game (7.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Aggies have outscored opponents by an average of 12.8 points in their last five games. On the season, North Carolina A&T has lost by an average of 5.2 points.
  • During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.6 points per game (4.2 below their season average).