Delaware State Hornets vs Grambling State Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24
Looking to win big? The Hornets and Tigers face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Tigers are hosting the game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Grambling State as the -5.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 141.5 points.
DELAWARE STATE HORNETS VS GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Delaware State Hornets +5.5
This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 19th.
WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Tigers.
- Even though we have Grambling State winning straight-up, we like Delaware State at +5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
No Pressure for Delaware State as Away Dogs
Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games
Delaware State improved to 2-6 on the season with a 71-59 win over NJIT on Wednesday. The Hornets, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.
They led 36-30 at halftime and held NJIT to 29 points in the second half while scoring 35 themselves. The game’s total points (130) fell under the 140.5 O/U line.
Delaware State put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 38.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%. They hit 5 of 13 from beyond the arc, shooting 38.5% from three-point range, and connected on 66.7% of their free throws, going 14 for 21.
Robert Smith led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep and shooting 52.4% overall. Tim Moore Jr. added 20 points, shooting 50% from the field. The Hornets grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the game.
Delaware State’s defense held their opponent to just 59 points, allowing them to shoot 38% from the field on 26 of 67 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 21 two-point baskets on 54 tries, also at a 38% rate.
From three-point range, the Hornets allowed 5 made threes on 13 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14, shooting 66%. Delaware State gave up 20 offensive rebounds.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Tigers?
Grambling State’s struggles continued on Monday as they fell to Southeastern Louisiana, 75-65, dropping their season record to 0-7. The Tigers were -3 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 140, surpassing the O/U line of 134.5.
After trailing 40-29 at halftime, Grambling State showed some fight by outscoring the Lions 36-35 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to secure their first win of the season.
Grambling State’s offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field and 43.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 16 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52%, and they connected on 75% of their free throws, going 12 for 16.
Sam Hines Jr. led the way with 19 points on 8 of 12 shooting, while Kam Burton added 18 points, hitting 6 of 10 from the field and 6 of 10 from three. The Tigers managed just 1 offensive rebound but dished out 14 assists, with Jakevion Buckley contributing 7 assists and 8 rebounds.
Grambling State gave up 75 points in this one, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. The Tigers’ defense saw 34 two-point attempts, with 16 finding the mark for a 47% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Grambling State’s defense allowed 7 threes on 16 attempts, a 43% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 75%. On the glass, the Tigers gave up just 1 offensive rebound.