NC Central (18-12) vs. Delaware State (14-17)
March 15, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: NC Central -4.5; Over/Under: +137.5
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In this article we will formulate a NC Central vs Delaware State betting prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, March 15th at Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The NC Central recent form and recent player performance
- The Delaware State recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving NC Central
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Delaware State
- Recent betting trends in games played between NC Central and Delaware State
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between NC Central and Delaware State
NC Central Preview
The NC Central Eagles are 18-12 (9-5) this season after they defeated UMES by a score of 87-81 in their last game. NC Central led 40-37 at halftime and scored 47 second half points in the win. The Eagles shot 44.6% from the field and made 28 free throws in the game. NC Central defeated South Carolina State by a score of 79-68 in the game prior to UMES, but lost to Morgan State before that. The Eagles are scoring 77.2 points per game with 35.1 rebounds per game and 13 assists per game, while allowing 68.9 points against per game this year. Fred Cleveland Jr. is averaging 15.4 points per game and 3.8 rebounds per game. NC Central is shooting 45.8% from the field, 69.6% on free throws, and 34.4% on three pointers this season.
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Delaware State Preview
The Delaware State Hornets are 14-17 (6-8) this year after they defeated South Carolina State by a score of 71-58 in their last game. Delaware State trailed 36-27 at halftime, but they out scored South Carolina State 44-22 in the second half for the win. The Hornets shot 37.3% from the field and made 31 free throws in the game. Delaware State lost to UMES by a score of 67-59 and Howard by a score of 85-66 in the two games prior to SCSU. The Hornets are scoring 70.9 points per game with 33.7 rebounds per game and 12.3 assists per game, while giving up 71.7 points against per game this year. Martaz Robinson is averaging 16.2 points per game, 6.3 rebounds per game, and 2.3 assists per game. Delaware State is shooting 43.6% from the field, 70.1% on free throws, and 32.7% on three pointers this season.
NC Central vs Delaware State Betting Prediction
NC Central comes into this matchup after finishing the regular season 9-5 in conference play and they were tied for second place in the MEAC. The Eagles have been very good at both ends of the floor and they have scored 79 points or more five straight games. Delaware State finished conference play with a 6-8 record and they have lost four of their last six games. NC Central won the first two meetings with Delaware State by scores of 93-81 and 69-66 and I think they will win this game going away. Take NC Central to cover.
