The Delaware State Hornets (3-15, 0-5 MEAC) will try to snap their seven-game losing streak when they meet the Florida A&M Rattlers (5-14, 2-2 MEAC) at Al Lawson Center. The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Delaware State Hornets vs. Florida A&M Rattlers Betting Prediction
The Hornets are trying to rebound after their 69-49 loss to the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in their last game. Bethune-Cookman’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Delaware State. The Wildcats had a rate of 0.477 (below their season average of 0.483), while the Hornets posted a mark of 0.291 (below their season average of 0.428). Kevin Larkin led Delaware State in scoring with 16 points on 6-for-20 shooting.
In the Rattlers’ previous game, they lost a close one to the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, 60-58. Maryland Eastern Shore’s 28.6 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Florida A&M, who had a mark of 25.0. The Hawks’ mark was above their season average of 21.3, while the Rattlers’ was below the 31.5 mark opponents have averaged against Maryland Eastern Shore this season. Florida A&M’s Justin Ravenel had a good game, leading both teams in scoring with 18 points on 6-for-15 shooting.
After the Rattlers won both matchups against the Hornets last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Florida A&M won 66-63. Florida A&M had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.610 vs. 0.500). Delaware State, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.167 vs. 0.100).
Opposite styles will be on display in this meeting. Delaware State has preferred a fast-breaking style of play (55th in possessions per game), while Florida A&M has been more methodical (320th in possessions per game).
Delaware State Hornets vs. Florida A&M Rattlers Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Delaware State ranks 32nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.8) while Florida A&M ranks 296th (15.9).
The Hornets rank 135th in rebounds per game (36.2) while the Rattlers rank 283rd (30.4).
Florida A&M ranks 39th in steals per game (7.9) while Delaware State ranks 164th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
The Rattlers rank 111th in assists allowed per game (12.8) while the Hornets rank 234th (16.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.4, down from 16.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rattlers have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (5.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
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