| MATCHUP | Delaware State Hornets | Navy Midshipmen |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| Spread | +8.5 -105 | -8.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +310 | -395 |
| Total | Over 138.5 (-110) | Under 138.5 (-110) |
| Where | Alumni Hall (Navy), Annapolis, MD | |
| When | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Delaware State vs Navy Prediction
In this Delaware State vs Navy Prediction, Navy is coming as -9.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in their opening games of the season as Navy got destroyed in George Washington by 52 points and Delaware State had a much easier task against Saint Vincent, who they won by 34 points at home. Navy is projected as #286 for the upcoming College Basketball Season, while Delaware State is projected as one of the worst teams in the entire country, down at #364 and they are also being tested for the first time on the road, while Navy will be playing its home opener of the season, where they were a dominating 15-2 last season and will be motivated to bounce back after their opening game embarrassing loss. Take Navy and lay the -9.5 points at home in this one.
Navy Midshipmen Preview
The Navy Midshipmen have a 0-1 overall record and a 0-0 home record. They are coming off a 39-91 road loss against George Washington and will face Central Pennsylvania College and Pennsylvania next.
Offensively, they are averaging 39.0 points per game (ranking 350th in the nation), while allowing 91.0 points per game defensively (302nd). They have a 54.6 offensive rating (ranking 350th) and a 127.5 defensive rating (314th). The Midshipmen are shooting 24.1% from the field (ranking 350th in the nation) and 11.1% from beyond the arc (346th), while grabbing 28.0 rebounds per game (303rd in the nation) and averaging 4.0 assists per game (348th). They have 2.0 blocks per game (243rd in the nation) and 6.0 steals per game (219th).
David Burnett leads Navy in scoring, averaging 11.0 ppg on 57.1% shooting from the field, adding 7.0 rebounds. Cam Cole follows with 8.0 ppg on 33.3% shooting from the field and 2.0 rebounds per game, while Drew Timmons and Julian Gabbidon follow with 4.0 ppg each, with Timmons adding 5.0 rebounds per game.
Delaware State Hornets Preview
The Delaware State Hornets have a 1-0 overall record and a 0-0 road record. They are coming off a 86-52 home win against Saint Vincent (PA) and will face Georgetown and East Carolina next.
Offensively, they are averaging 86.0 points per game (ranking 116th in the nation), while allowing 52.0 points per game defensively (38th). They have a 124.7 offensive rating (ranking 93rd) and a 75.4 defensive rating (58th). The Hornets are shooting 56.9% from the field (ranking 35th in the nation) and 50.0% from beyond the arc (14th), while grabbing 38.0 rebounds per game (169th in the nation) and averaging 16.0 assists per game (143rd). They have 0.0 blocks per game (341st in the nation) and 13.0 steals per game (34th).
Nehemiah Reedus leads Delaware State in scoring, averaging 19.0 ppg on 80.0% shooting from the field, adding 5.0 rebounds. Nasir Muhammad follows with 18.0 ppg on 63.6% shooting from the field and 5.0 rebounds per game, while Isaiah Sullivan added 16.0 ppg on 40.0% shooting from the field and 5.0 rebounds per game.
Delaware State Hornets @ Navy Midshipmen Betting Trends: November 5, 2026
Why the Navy Midshipmen will win
- Navy has won 15 of its last 16 games at Alumni Hall (Annapolis) against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Delaware State has lost five of its last six road games following a home win.
- Delaware State has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Delaware State Hornets will win
- Navy has lost each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Delaware State has won three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Delaware State has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Navy’s last eight home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 140+ points.
- Each of Delaware State’s last five night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Navy ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (55.9).
- Navy ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (0.56).
- Delaware State ranks T14th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (3.0).
- Delaware State ranks T350th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (0.0).