Delaware State Hornets vs Texas Longhorns Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Delaware State vs Texas NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Austin.

Delaware State vs Texas Prediction

Looking to win big? The Hornets and Longhorns face off at 9:00 ET on SECN. The Longhorns are hosting the game at Moody Center in Austin, TX. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 140.5 points, and Texas is favored by -32.5 vs. Delaware State.

Delaware State vs. Texas Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Delaware State Hornets at Texas Longhorns
Where: Austin at Moody Center
Date: Friday, November 29th
Betting Odds TX -32.5, DELST +4000 | TX -50000 O/U 140.5

Hornets Preview: Do the Hornets Stand a Chance in Austin?

Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games

Delaware State dropped their latest game on Saturday, falling 76-66 to Mount St. Mary's on the road. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, the Hornets not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 38-31 at halftime, Delaware State couldn't close the gap, as both teams scored similarly in the 2nd half (38-35). The total points for the game reached 142, surpassing the over/under line of 139.

Hornets Offense Breakdown

Delaware State's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 13 attempts for a 15.4% success rate, and their effective field goal percentage was 46.3%.

The Hornets also had a tough time at the free-throw line, connecting on only 4 of 9 attempts (44.4%). They grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 7 assists. Dola Adebayo, Kaseem Watson, and Martaz Robinson each scored 16 points, while Jedy Cordilia, Carmelo Pacheco, Robert Smith, and Terrell Ard Jr. all added 14 points.

Hornets Team Defense

Delaware State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Hornets allowed their opponent to hit 51% of their two-point attempts, going 19/37 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Delaware State's defense gave up 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting clip. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 77%. Additionally, the Hornets allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Longhorns Preview: Will Texas Make it Happen at Home?

Texas picked up a 67-58 road win over Saint Joseph's on Friday, November 22nd. The Longhorns were -7.5 favorites going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, well below the O/U line of 149.5.

Texas led 32-30 at halftime and outscored Saint Joseph's 35-28 in the 2nd half to secure the win.

Longhorns Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Texas put up 67 points, shooting 43.6% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They hit 38.9% from three-point range, going 7-for-18, and connected on 70.6% of their free throws, making 12 of 17 attempts.

Rasheer Fleming was a force on the boards, grabbing 20 rebounds to go along with 16 points and 3 assists. Tre Johnson led the team with 17 points, while Xzayvier Brown added 15, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.

Longhorns Team Defense

Texas put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Longhorns were particularly effective inside, where they limited their opponent to 32% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Texas allowed 7 threes on 23 attempts, a 30% conversion rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they shot 52%, making 9 free throws. Texas gave up 19 offensive rebounds in the game.

Hornets vs Longhorns Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Hornets have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 4-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 64 points per game in these contests.
In their last ten games at home, the Longhorns have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 71 points per game in these contests.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Longhorns have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.