In this article, we will formulate an MD Eastern Shore vs North Carolina Central Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 26th, at the Hytche Athletic Center. Let’s take a look at a Maryland Eastern Shore vs NC Central Pick.
NC Central Fell Just Short
In the last game, NC Central faced off against Delaware State, falling just short. They were up 41-32 at halftime, but in the second half, they blew the game. The game ended up in overtime, and they lost by two points. Po’Boigh King had a strong game, putting up 23 points, three rebounds, and one assist. Perry Smith Jr also put up 20 points, 13 rebounds, and one assist. It was even worse two games ago against Morgan State as they lost 92-78.
NC Central has an 11-16 record overall, and they have gone 10-13-1 against the spread. Away from home, they have won only two of the 12 games. NC Central can really score, but their defense has been awful. They are averaging 80 points, while their defense is giving up 75 points per game. If NC Central wants to succeed, it will need the defense to step up in a big way. King has been the top player, averaging 16.6 points, shooting 44.3 percent from the field and 34.1 percent from behind the three-point line.
What Awful Season for Maryland Eastern Shore
It’s been an awful season for Maryland Eastern Shore, and they are coming off another loss in the last game. The Hawks scored 68 points, while their defense defense gave up 81 points. At halftime, they were down 46-32, and in the second half, they couldn’t bounce back. Ketron Shaw was the top player, putting up 21 points, seven assists, and five rebounds. Two games ago against Howard, the defense gave up 86 points.
Maryland Eastern Shore has only four wins this season and zero of those have come at home. The Hawks’ defense and offense have both been awful. The offense is averaging only 66.9 points per game while their defense is giving up 79.4 points per game. Ketron Shaw has been the top player, averaging 18.2 points while shooting 44.4 percent from the field and 22.7 percent from behind the three-point line.
Why NC Central Will Beat Maryland Eastern Shore
- Maryland-Eastern Shore has lost each of its last 11 games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
- North Carolina Central has won each of its last six Wednesday night games.
- Maryland-Eastern Shore has lost the first half in 12 of its last 14 games against Conference opponents.
Total Point Facts
- Each of North Carolina Central’s last six games at William P. Hytche Athletic Center has produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
- Each of Maryland-Eastern Shore’s last six home games against North Carolina Central have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Carolina Central ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.7).
- North Carolina Central ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (29.9%).
Maryland Eastern Shore vs NC Central Prediction
This Maryland Eastern Shore team is flat-out awful, and even at home, they are going to have some major issues. This NC Central State team doesn’t play any defense, but their offense is elite, averaging 80 points per game. Maryland Eastern Shore, on the other hand, can’t score, and they are averaging only 66.9 points per game. NC Central is going to be up big at halftime, and they aren’t going to look back. Maryland Eastern Shore is 3-12-1 against the spread in their last 16 games following a straight-up loss. Back NC Central to win this game and cover the spread.