Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs Delaware State Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hawks versus the Hornets? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Memorial Hall (DE) in Dover, DE. This Mid-Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 134.5 points, and the Hornets are favored to win at home vs. the Hawks.

MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS VS DELAWARE STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks +7

This game will be played at Memorial Hall (DE) at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 20th.

WHY BET THE MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Hornets.
• Even though we have Delaware State winning straight-up, we like Maryland Eastern Shore at +7.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Can Maryland Eastern Shore Stun the Crowd at Memorial Hall (DE)?

After losing their last game to Howard by a score of 72-61, the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks now have an overall record of 4-11. So far this season, they have gone 1-2 in Mid-Eastern Conference play compared to their 3-9 non-conference record.

Thus far, the Hawks have been classified as the underdog in 11 of their 15 games, and they have gone 1-10 in those matchups. On the road, Maryland Eastern Shore is still searching for their first win, as they are 0-10 away from home.

As the underdog, Maryland Eastern Shore has gone 5-6 vs. the spread this season and they have an overall ATS record of 5-8. On the road, the Hawks are 4-6 vs. the spread and they have gone 2-1 ATS in their last 3 road games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Maryland Eastern Shore has an ATS mark of 5-5.

So far this season, the over/under record in Maryland Eastern Shore games is 6-7. The average scoring total in their games this year is 138.1 points, which is lower than today’s line of 134.5. On the season, 7 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 131 points.

The Maryland Eastern Shore offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 61 points versus Howard. During the game, they attempted 25 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 35.7%. Offensively, the Hawks have a season long field goal percentage of 37%, which is 403rd in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 263rd in percentage and 241st in three-pointers made.

So far, the Hawks’ defense is ranked 199th in the country at 73.4 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Maryland Eastern Shore’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 28.8% this season.

Can the Hornets Hold Strong at Home?

Delaware State enters this game with a record of 9-9, and they have won three games in a row. They are 2-0 in Mid-Eastern Conference play compared to a 7-9 record in non-conference action.

At home, the Hornets have gone 2-2 this season, and they have won two straight. For the year, they are being outscored by an average of 1.5 points per game at home.

Delaware State has an overall ATS record of 10-6 this season. At home, the Hornets are 2-2 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Delaware State is just 2-7 vs. the spread.

Today’s over/under line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Delaware State’s games this year (139.6). So far this season, their over/under record is 8-8. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 134 points compared to their season average of 141.6 points per game.

Delaware State is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 78 points versus Morgan State. This output is higher than their season-average of 71.9 points per game. Martez Robinson is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 17.3 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Jevin Muniz brings a PPG average of 14.5 into the game.

So far, the Hornets’ defense is ranked 186th in the country at 72.9 points per contest. So far, the Delaware State defense is giving up an average of 7.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 14.2 times per game (688th).