North Carolina Central Eagles vs Delaware State Hornets Pick – 3/13/2025

The North Carolina Central Eagles are set to face the Delaware State Hornets on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 8:00 pm at the Norfolk Scope Arena. This quarterfinal matchup in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) tournament features the third-seeded Hornets against the sixth-seeded Eagles, both aiming to advance further in the postseason.

North Carolina Central Eagles vs Delaware State Hornets Game Preview

The Delaware State Hornets concluded the regular season with a 16-13 record, securing the third spot in the MEAC standings. They are coming off a 75-68 victory over Maryland Eastern Shore. Offensively, the Hornets average 78.7 points per game, ranking 64th nationally, and allow 74.1 points per game on defense. They shoot 45.9% from the field and 37% from beyond the arc. Key players include Robert Smith, who leads the team with 18.3 points and 3 assists per game, and Martaz Robinson, contributing 16.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.

The North Carolina Central Eagles finished the regular season with a 13-18 record, placing them sixth in the MEAC. They are coming off an 87-71 loss to South Carolina State. The Eagles average 79.2 points per game, ranking 56th nationally, and allow 75.4 points per game. They shoot 45.8% from the field and 35.1% from three-point range. Po’Boigh King leads the team with 16.5 points per game, while Keishon Porter adds 11.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.

Betting Insights

• Delaware State has won six of its last seven night games played at neutral venues.
• North Carolina Central has lost five of its last six night games.
• Delaware State has won the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• North Carolina Central has won 17 of its last 20 games against Delaware State.
• Delaware State has lost 30 of its last 40 night games against the MEAC.
• North Carolina Central has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 night games against Delaware State.

Regarding total points:

• Nineteen of Delaware State's last 20 games against conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
• Five of North Carolina Central's last six night games against the MEAC have produced a total of 158 or more points.

North Carolina Central Eagles vs Delaware State Hornets Prediction

Both teams have shown offensive prowess, with Delaware State averaging 78.7 points per game and North Carolina Central averaging 79.2 points per game. Their previous encounters this season have been closely contested, with each team securing a home victory. Given the recent trends and the offensive capabilities of both teams, a high-scoring game is anticipated. Therefore, the recommendation is to bet on the over for the total points, set at 153.5.