The North Carolina A&T Aggies (6-9, 1-0 MEAC) will be at Memorial Hall to square off against the Delaware State Hornets (3-12, 0-2 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
North Carolina A&T Aggies at Delaware State Hornets ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Hornets were beaten by the Coppin State Eagles, 64-60, while the Aggies easily got past the Mid-Atlantic Christian Mustangs, 104-56.
North Carolina A&T played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 43.2 (above their season average of 25.8) and a turnover percentage of 11.0 (better than their season average of 18.3). For those same stats, Mid-Atlantic Christian was 20.9 and 21.3, respectively. Delaware State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.1 (above their season average of 25.5). Delaware State was led by Kevin Larkin, who recorded 18 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Terry Harris fueled North Carolina A&T with 21 points and seven rebounds.
The Aggies dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in all three contests. In the most recent contest, North Carolina A&T won 62-61. North Carolina A&T won the rebounding battle. The Aggies had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. four) and total rebounds (38 vs. 33). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a matchup of opposite paces as the fast-breaking Hornets (ranked 43rd in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Aggies (166th in possessions per game).
North Carolina A&T Aggies at Delaware State Hornets Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Delaware State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Delaware State ranks 32nd in three pointers attempted per game (27.3) while North Carolina A&T ranks 192nd (21.1).
- The Aggies average 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 115th in the country. The Hornets rank 158th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- The Aggies rank 72nd in assists per game (14.3) while the Hornets rank 219th in assists allowed per game (16.3).
- North Carolina A&T ranks 138th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5) while Delaware State ranks 253rd (43.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 17.8, up from 16.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (1.0 below their season average).
