Delaware State Hornets vs North Carolina Central Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/25
Betting on today’s Hornets and Eagles game? Catch the action at McDougald-McLendon Arena in Durham, NC, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 147.5 points, and North Carolina Central is favored by -5.5 vs. Delaware State in a Mid-Eastern conference matchup.
DELAWARE STATE HORNETS VS NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: North Carolina Central Eagles -5.5
This game will be played at McDougald-McLendon Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 13th.
WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Eagles.
- Not only will North Carolina Central pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can Delaware State Pull Off a Road Win?
Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games
Delaware State improved to 5-9 on the season with a 76-75 road win over South Carolina State on Saturday. The Hornets were +9.5 underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
After trailing 38-34 at halftime, Delaware State outscored South Carolina State 42-37 in the second half. The game’s total points of 151 exceeded the O/U line of 149.5.
Delaware State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 58.3% from the field and 61.5% from beyond the arc, finishing 8-for-13 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, as they scored 76 points in the game.
Kaseem Watson led the way with 23 points, shooting 75% from the field, while Robert Smith added 21 points, hitting 5 of 7 from three-point range. Ponce James was perfect from deep, going 3-for-3 and finishing with 16 points on 6-of-7 shooting overall.
Delaware State’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. The Hornets struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 57% from inside the arc, converting 22 of 38 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Delaware State held their opponents to 31% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 16 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 16, shooting 59%. The Hornets also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.
Can North Carolina Central Deliver Being Favored at Home?
North Carolina Central Eagles Recent Game/Games
North Carolina Central improved to 4-12 on the season with an 88-69 home win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday. The Eagles entered the game as -10.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 157, surpassing the over/under line of 145.
After a dominant first half, leading 54-17, the Eagles allowed 52 points in the second half while scoring 34. Despite the defensive lapse, they held on for the win.
North Carolina Central’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 88 points on 54.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%, thanks in part to hitting 45.8% from three-point range (11/24) and 61.3% from inside the arc (19/31). The Eagles also connected on 77.3% of their free throws, going 17/22 from the line.
Po’Boigh King and Keishon Porter both scored 23 points, with Porter hitting all three of his three-point attempts and shooting 77.8% overall. King went 3/6 from deep and shot 64.3% from the field. The Eagles finished with 17 assists and 12 offensive rebounds, with Isaac Parson contributing 5 assists and 4 rebounds to go along with his 13 points.
North Carolina Central struggled defensively, giving up 69 points on 54% shooting from the field. Their opponents found success inside, hitting 61% of their two-point attempts (19/31).
The Eagles also allowed 11 threes on 45% shooting from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, their opponents went 17/22, and North Carolina Central gave up 12 offensive rebounds.