The Savannah State Tigers (5-15, 2-4 MEAC) travel to Delaware State to take on the Hornets (3-17, 0-7 MEAC) in a game that will likely be up-tempo. The game is scheduled to get underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Savannah State Tigers vs. Delaware State Hornets Free Prediction
The last time the Tigers played, they were defeated by the North Carolina Central Eagles, 82-78. North Carolina Central won the rebounding battle. The Eagles had 12 offensive rebounds and 45 total rebounds, while the Tigers had four and 24, respectively. Jaquan Dotson led Savannah State in scoring with 18 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
The Hornets fell to the Howard Bison in their last game, 80-74. Howard’s 11.6 turnover percentage was the team’s largest advantage over Delaware State, who had a rate of 14.6. The Bison’s mark was better than their season average of 14.5. Delaware State’s Johquin Wiley recorded 13 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in the contest.
After the Tigers won the sole contest against the Hornets last season, 106-86, these teams will meet for the first time this year. Savannah State had a much better turnover percentage (6.5 vs. 26.2). Delaware State, meanwhile, did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (16-20; 80.0 percent).
There could be plenty of transition offense in this battle that showcases a pair of the nation’s more fast-breaking teams. Delaware State ranks 60th in possessions per game (72.7) and Savannah State is third (81.1).
Savannah State vs. Delaware State Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Delaware State averages 26.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 31st in the country. Savannah State ranks 269th in three pointers allowed per game (29.4).
The Tigers average 38.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation. The Hornets rank 285th in rebounds allowed per game (42.1).
Savannah State averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 58th in the nation. Delaware State ranks 247th in assists allowed per game (16.3).
The Tigers average 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 40th in the nation. The Hornets rank 150th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
Savannah State ranks 139th in blocks per game (2.8) while Delaware State ranks 163rd in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
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The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 16.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 62.0 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (4.1 below their season average).
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