Morgan State vs Delaware State Prediction Basketball Picks 1-8-24

The Delaware State Hornets will play the Morgan State Bears in an MEAC game on Monday night at Hill Field House in Baltimore, Maryland. Delaware State has won two games in a row, while Morgan State is on a five-game losing streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Delaware State vs Morgan State prediction.

Delaware State Preview

The Delaware State Hornets are 8-9 (1-0) this season after they defeated Coppin State by a score of 55-53 in their last game. Delaware State led 27-21 at the half and was able to hang on for the win, despite only scoring 28 points in the second half. The Hornets shot 38.8% from the field and were +6 in rebounding margin in the game. Delaware State defeated Mount St. Mary’s by a score of 77-73 in the game prior to Coppin State, but lost the previous three games. The Hornets are scoring 71.6 points per game with 34.9 rebounds per game and 12.8 assists per game, while allowing 73.4 points against per game this year. Martaz Robinson is averaging 17.2 points per game, 6.2 rebounds per game, and 2.4 assists per game. Delaware State is shooting 43.6% from the field, 72% on free throws, and 30.3% on three pointers this season.

Morgan State Preview

The Morgan State Bears are 4-13 (0-1) this year after they lost to UMES by a score of 75-74 in their last game. Morgan State led 34-32 at halftime, but allowed 43 points in the second half for the loss. The Bears shot 48.2% from the field and made 9 three pointers in the game. Morgan State has also lost to NJIT, Virginia, James Madison, and Campbell during this losing streak. The Bears are scoring 71.5 points per game with 37.1 rebounds per game and 12.5 assists per game, while giving up 78.6 points against per game this season. Wynston Tabbs is averaging 15.7 points per game, 3.5 rebounds per game, and 2.0 assists per game. Morgan State is shooting 44.8% from the field, 70.5% on free throws, and 31.8% on three pointers this year. 

Delaware State vs Morgan State Betting Prediction

Morgan State comes into this game with the home court advantage, but they have lost five games in a row. The Bears are only 4-13 on the season and they are allowing 78.6 points against per game this year. Delaware State has been slightly better this season, but they are shooting 43.6% from the field. The Hornets are not very good defensively either, but they are allowing about five points fewer per game than Morgan State. I really don’t like either team in this matchup, but I am going to side with the home team here. Give me the Bears to cover.