In this article, we will formulate a Delaware State vs Norfolk State prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 6th at Memorial Hall in Dover, Delaware. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Delaware State Hornets Betting Preview
The Delaware State Hornets are 7-8 (0-1) this season after they lost to Howard by a score of 100-94 in their last game. Delaware State trailed 55-47 at halftime, but they did score 47 points in the second half in the loss. The Hornets shot 47% from the field, 30% on three-pointers, and 89.7% on free throws in the game. Martaz Robinson led Delaware State with 28 points and six rebounds, while Robert Smith added 27 points and six assists in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Hornets lost to St. Joe’s by a score of 76-58 but did beat Alabama State by a score of 83-80 before that. Delaware State has won four of their last six games, which is a big improvement over their 3-6 start to the campaign. Delaware State has scored 74.5 points per game and they have allowed 73.5 points per game, while also averaging 37.7 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game this season. Martaz Robinson is averaging 16.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Robert Smith is averaging 15.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this year. Delaware State is shooting 43.6% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 35.8% on three-pointers this season.
Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview
The Norfolk State Spartans are 10-7 (1-0) this year after they defeated UMES by a score of 81-59 in their last game. Norfolk State led 35-29 at halftime and added 46 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Spartans shot 57.9% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 56.3% on free throws in the game. Brian Moore Jr. led Norfolk State with 22 points and seven rebounds, while Chris Fields Jr. added 14 points and five rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Spartans lost to Tennessee by a score of 67-52 but did beat High Point by a score of 77-74 before that. Norfolk State has won four of their last five games, with the other two wins in that span coming against Grambling and Alabama State. Norfolk State has scored 74.5 points per game and they have allowed 68.4 points per game, while also averaging 32.9 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game this season. Brian Moore Jr. is averaging 19.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while Christian Ings is averaging 12.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game this year. Norfolk State is shooting 48.2% from the field, 76.9% on free throws, and 35.2% on three-pointers this season.
Why Norfolk State will beat Delaware State
- Norfolk State has won each of its last 15 night games against Delaware State.
- Delaware State has lost 17 of its last 19 night games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference at Memorial Hall / Bayhealth Court.
- Norfolk State has won the first half in each of its last 12 night games against Delaware State.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of Delaware State’s last 13 night games against Conference opponents at Memorial Hall / Bayhealth Court have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Five of Norfolk State’s last six games have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Delaware State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (13.6).
- Delaware State ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (4.9).
- Norfolk State ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (16.5).
- Norfolk State ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (76.9%).
Delaware State vs Norfolk State Prediction
Delaware State comes into this matchup trying to snap a small two-game losing streak and they will be at home for this contest. The Hornets have allowed 176 points in their last two games and their defense has struggled for most of the season, as they are allowing 73.5 points per game. Norfolk State has won four of their last five games and they opened conference play with a nice win at home. The Spartans are shooting 48.2% from the field and their defense has been much better than Delaware State’s so far this year. We saw this Norfolk State team hold Tennessee to just 67 points two games ago and I think that defense will lead them to another strong performance here. Take the Spartans to cover on the road.