The Delaware State Hornets (3-13, 0-3 MEAC) look to put an end to their five-game losing streak when they challenge the North Carolina Central Eagles (7-9, 2-0 MEAC) at Memorial Hall. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 14, 2019.
North Carolina Central Eagles vs. Delaware State Hornets Free Prediction
The Eagles come in on a high note after topping the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks in their last contest, 61-48. North Carolina Central won the rebounding battle. The Eagles had 13 offensive rebounds and 44 total rebounds, while the Hawks had six and 29, respectively. With 14 points on 5-for-12 shooting, Zacarry Douglas was the game’s leading scorer.
In the Hornets’ last game, they lost big to the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 93-70. North Carolina A&T’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Delaware State. The Aggies had a rate of 0.754 (above their season average of 0.545), while the Hornets posted a mark of 0.491. With 18 points on 7-for-13 shooting, Johquin Wiley was Delaware State’s high scorer.
After the Eagles won both contests against the Hornets last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, North Carolina Central won 72-61. The Eagles had a much better turnover percentage (8.1 vs. 16.1) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 vs. 23.3).
Wiley has averaged 13 points,4.8 assists,2.6 steals over the last five games for Delaware State.
This could end up being an error-filled game for the Delaware State offense. Delaware State ranks 258th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.3 percent), while the pesky defense of North Carolina Central forces the 38th-most turnovers in the country (22.9 percent).
North Carolina Central vs. Delaware State Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Carolina Central ranks 19th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while Delaware State ranks 267th (42.8).
The Hornets rank 34th in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while the Eagles rank 214th (20.1).
North Carolina Central ranks 73rd in assists per game (15.0) while Delaware State ranks 218th in assists allowed per game (16.5).
The Eagles rank 61st in steals per game (7.6) while the Hornets rank 169th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
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The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.2, up from 5.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 63.8 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 86.6 points per game (5.7 above their season average).
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