Delaware State Hornets vs Morgan State Bears Matchup

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

Morgan State vs Delaware State Prediction

The Bears and Hornets are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Hornets will host the game at Memorial Hall (DE) in Dover, DE. The over/under for this Mid-Eastern conference contest is set at 156.5 points, with Delaware State being favored by -4.5 at home against Morgan State.

Morgan State vs. Delaware State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Morgan State Bears at Delaware State Hornets
Where: Dover at Memorial Hall (DE)
Date: Monday, February 3rd
Betting Odds DELST -4.5, MORGST +152 | DELST -184 O/U 156.5

Bears Preview: Will the Morgan State Defense Show Up on the Road?

Morgan State Bears Recent Game

Morgan State improved to 6-12 on the season with a 76-63 home win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday. The Bears entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

After leading 32-27 at halftime, Morgan State pulled away by scoring 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the 154.5 O/U line.

Bears Offense Breakdown

Morgan State put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.7%, with a two-point shooting mark of 56.1% (23/41) and 33.3% from beyond the arc (4/12).

The Bears also hit 64.3% of their free throws, going 18/28 from the line. Evan Johnson led the way with 25 points, while Will Thomas added 24, with both players grabbing 6 rebounds and dishing out 3 assists. Morgan State finished with 16 assists and 10 offensive rebounds as a team.

Bears Team Defense

Despite Morgan State's defense giving up 63 points, they allowed the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field, with 27 made field goals on 53 attempts. The Bears struggled to contain the two-point shooting, where the other team hit 23 of 41 shots, a 56% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Morgan State held the other team to 4 made threes on 12 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. The Bears also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 64%. Morgan State allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Hornets Preview: Will the Hornets Win at Memorial Hall (DE)?

Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games

Delaware State improved to 7-10 on the season with an 84-61 road win over Coppin State on Saturday. The Hornets entered the game as -6.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 145, just over the O/U line of 142.5.

Delaware State dominated the first half, leading 52-22 at the break. However, they allowed Coppin State to score 39 points in the second half while putting up 32 points of their own.

Hornets Offense Breakdown

Delaware State's offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 52.3% from the field and 53.3% from three-point range (8/15). Their effective field goal percentage was 58.5%, and they also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, dishing out 19 assists as a team.

Toby Nnadozie and Robert Smith both scored 21 points, with Smith hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% rate. Martaz Robinson was perfect from beyond the arc, going 3/3, and added 19 points and 5 assists. Alston Andrews was efficient inside, shooting 85.7% (6/7) from the field.

Hornets Team Defense

Delaware State's defense held their opponent to 61 points, allowing them to shoot 37% from the field. The Hornets gave up 21 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 53% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Delaware State's defense was effective, with their opponent hitting just 2 of 22 three-point attempts, a 9% success rate. The Hornets sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 61%.

Bears vs Hornets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Bears last ten road games, the team averaged 73 points per game while allowing 93. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 0-10 straight-up.
Across the Hornets last ten home games, the team averaged 76 points per game while allowing 77. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 9-0-1, while going 5-5 straight-up.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Bears have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
Through their last three games as the favorite, the Hornets have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.