It will be a battle between MEAC opponents when the Delaware State Hornets (3-12, 0-2 MEAC) welcome the North Carolina A&T Aggies (6-9, 1-0 MEAC) to Memorial Hall. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
North Carolina A&T Aggies at Delaware State Hornets Free Prediction
In the Aggies’ last outing, they dismantled the Mid-Atlantic Christian Mustangs, 104-56. The Aggies, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.8, had an absurd mark of 43.2 and had a turnover percentage of 11.0 (better than their season average of 18.3). North Carolina A&T rallied around Terry Harris, who was the game’s leading scorer with 21 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
The Hornets lost to the Coppin State Eagles in their last matchup, 64-60. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Coppin State’s biggest strengths. They had 35 free throw attempts, while Delaware State had just 12. With 18 points on 7-for-15 shooting, Kevin Larkin led Delaware State in scoring.
After the Aggies won all three meetings against the Hornets last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent game, 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).
It will be a matchup of contrasting tempos as the fast-breaking Hornets (ranked 43rd in the NCAA 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 ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Over
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Notes
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 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 72nd in the nation. 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).
The Aggies average 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 115th in the nation. The Hornets rank 158th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
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The Aggies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 3.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 64.4 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.2 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
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