Delaware State vs MD Eastern Shore Prediction 3/5/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Delaware State Hornets and Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Hytche Center. Here’s a Delaware State vs. MD Eastern Shore prediction. This article will include a Delaware State vs. MD Eastern Shore pick.

Delaware State Hornets Betting Preview

The Delaware State Hornets lost to NC Central and SC State. Delaware State has lost 7 straight games.

The Delaware State Hornets are averaging 63.4 points on 39.4 percent shooting and allowing 74.1 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Ponce James is averaging 13.7 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Miles Webb is averaging 8.8 points and 5.7 rebounds. Camian Shell is grabbing 1.9 rebounds and Corey Perkins is dishing 3 assists. The Delaware State Hornets are shooting 29.9 percent from beyond the arc and 69.1 percent from the free throw line. The Delaware State Hornets are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.1 rebounds per game.

Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks Betting Preview

The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks beat SC State and lost to NC Central. Maryland-Eastern Shore has lost 8 of its last 9 games.

The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are averaging 66.5 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 73.3 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Zion Obanla is averaging 10.7 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Dorion Staples is averaging 9 points and 3 rebounds. Joseph Locandro is grabbing 3.2 rebounds, and Jaden Cooper is dishing 1.8 assists. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are shooting 30.4 percent from beyond the arc and 71 percent from the free throw line. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks will win

• Delaware State has lost each of its last eight road games against conference opponents.
• The home team has won four of the last five games between Delaware State and Maryland-Eastern Shore.
• The home team has won the first half in five of the last six games between Delaware State and Maryland-Eastern Shore.

Why the Delaware State Hornets will win

• Maryland-Eastern Shore has lost nine of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Delaware State has won each of its last three games against Maryland-Eastern Shore.
• Delaware State has won the first half in each of its last three night games against Maryland-Eastern Shore.

Total Points: Facts

• Fourteen of Delaware State’s last 15 night games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference have produced a total of 129+ points.
• Each of Maryland-Eastern Shore’s last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at William P. Hytche Athletic Center have produced a total of 127+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Maryland-Eastern Shore ranks T363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (9.0).
• Maryland-Eastern Shore ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (10.9).
• Delaware State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (0.92).
• Delaware State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (43.7%).

Delaware State vs MD Eastern Shore Prediction

Delaware State has zero betting value with a 1-9 SU and ATS record in its last 10 games. Delaware State can’t score the ball with any consistency and is 7-17 ATS on the season overall. MD Eastern Shore isn’t a world beater, but it’s better than Delaware State, and 6 of its 9 wins this season have come at home. There are levels to the suck and it doesn’t get much worse than Delaware State. I have no choice but to lay the number with MD Eastern Shore.

Randy Chambers's Pick: MD Eastern Shore -6.5