Delaware State vs North Carolina Central Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 26

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  • North Carolina Central (14-7) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Delaware State (13-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Delaware State / North Carolina Central TV channel: ESPN+

The Delaware State Hornets (13-12) visit McDougald-McLendon Arena to take on the North Carolina Central Eagles (14-7) on Feb. 26. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Durham, NC.

North Carolina Central is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Delaware State vs. North Carolina Central Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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Delaware State vs. North Carolina Central Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Delaware State+5.5 -110O 137.5 -110+200
North Carolina Central -5.5 -110U 137.5 -110-250

Delaware State vs North Carolina Central Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Carolina Central will win this college basketball game with 66.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Delaware State vs North Carolina Central Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Delaware State will cover the spread with 52.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Delaware State have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+3.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Delaware State has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 away games (+2.95 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Delaware State has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Delaware State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Delaware State has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games (+5.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 25 games (+5.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+3.75 Units / 13% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.70 Units / 34% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 25 games (+3.55 Units / 12% ROI)

Delaware State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Delaware State has a 13-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI).

  • 10-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.1 Units / 3.21% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Over for -5.4 Units / -20.45% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Under for +3 Units / 11.36% ROI

North Carolina Central Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina Central has a 14-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.3 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 10-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / -0.28% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Under for -2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI

Delaware State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Delaware State has an eFG% of 47% this season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 48%

Delaware State is shooting 43% (567/1,306) this season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Delaware State has averaged 10.4 offensive rebounds per game (228 rebounds/22 games) this season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.4

Delaware State has a TS% of 44% this season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 45%

North Carolina Central Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central has averaged 11.5 turnovers per game (241 turnovers/21 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 13.5

North Carolina Central has 22.3 free throw attempts per game this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 20.2

North Carolina Central has a TS% of 46% this season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 45%

North Carolina Central is shooting 55% from inside the arc (873/1,590) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 51%

Delaware State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Delaware State has allowed opponents to shoot 39% from three (470/1,195) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Delaware State has averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,186 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.5

Delaware State has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (515 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.8

Delaware State has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (187/493) this season — tied for 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

North Carolina Central Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central has allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (116/445) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%

North Carolina Central has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (1,410 points/1,212 shots) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.27

North Carolina Central has averaged 23.9 defensive rebounds per game (501 rebounds/21 games) this season — 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.8

North Carolina Central has averaged 23.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,212 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.5


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