Delaware State vs North Carolina Central Prediction 3/13/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Delaware State Hornets and North Carolina Central Eagles meet Friday in the college basketball MEAC Semifinal at the Norfolk Scope Arena. Here’s a Delaware State vs. North Carolina Central prediction. This article will include a Delaware State vs. North Carolina Central pick.

Delaware State Hornets Betting Preview

The Delaware State Hornets beat Maryland Eastern Shore and Morgan State. Delaware State has lost 10 of its last 13 games.

The Delaware State Hornets are averaging 63.2 points on 39.5 percent shooting and allowing 73.5 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Ponce James is averaging 13.5 points and 3 rebounds, while Miles Webb is averaging 9.7 points and 6 rebounds. Camian Shell is grabbing 1.9 rebounds and Corey Perkins is dishing 2.9 assists. The Delaware State Hornets are shooting 30.1 percent from beyond the arc and 69.1 percent from the free throw line. The Delaware State Hornets are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.1 rebounds per game.

North Carolina Central Eagles Betting Preview

The North Carolina Central Eagles lost to South Carolina State and beat Maryland Eastern Shore. NC Central has won 3 of its last 4 games.

The North Carolina Central Eagles are averaging 74.8 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 79.1 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Gage Lattimore is averaging 17.2 points and 4 rebounds, while Khouri Carvey is averaging 13.6 points and 6.3 rebounds. Jae Slack is the third double-digit scorer and Dionte Johnson is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The North Carolina Central Eagles are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.3 percent from the free throw line. The North Carolina Central Eagles are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.

Why the North Carolina Central Eagles will win

• North Carolina Central has won 12 of its last 14 night games against Delaware State.
• Delaware State has lost 13 of its last 16 games against conference opponents.
• Delaware State has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference at neutral venues.

Why the Delaware State Hornets will win

• North Carolina Central has lost each of its last seven Friday night games.
• Delaware State has won six of its last seven games after coming off overtime.
• Delaware State has won the first half in three of its last four games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of North Carolina Central’s last 10 night games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference have produced a total of 135+ points.
• Thirteen of Delaware State’s last 15 night games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference have produced a total of 134+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• 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 field goals made per game this season (21.9).

Delaware State vs North Carolina Central Prediction

Delaware State deserves some credit for winning back-to-back games and extending its season, but it doesn’t move the needle for me. Delaware State has been terrible at both ends of the floor this season and is 9-17 ATS. Delaware State has no betting value regardless of what it’s done in recent efforts. Sure, North Carolina Central isn’t a world beater in its own right, but it did win and cover both games against Delaware State last month. The sample size suggests that Delaware State will return to the team we’ve seen all year. The line isn’t too crazy. I have to side with NC Central to make the MEAC Final.

Randy Chambers's Pick: North Carolina Central -4.5