Delaware State vs South Carolina State Prediction 1/26/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Delaware State vs South Carolina State prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 26th at the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Delaware State Hornets Betting Preview

The Delaware State Hornets are 5-14 (0-4) this season after they lost to Morgan State by a score of 80-79 in their last game. Delaware State trailed 44-38 at halftime, but they did score 41 points in the second half in the close loss. The Hornets shot 45% from the field, 27% on three pointers, and 69% on free throws in the game. Ponce James led Delaware State with 22 points and four rebounds, while Rahmir Moore added 20 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Delaware State lost to Howard by a score of 84-58 and Norfolk State by a score of 66-64. The Hornets have scored 61.5 points per game with 31.6 rebounds and 11.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.2 points against per game this season. Ponce James is averaging 14.7 points and 3.6 assists per game, while Miles Webb is averaging 9.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game for the Hornets. Delaware State is shooting 39.5% from the field, 67.4% on free throws, and 31.4% on three pointers this season. 

South Carolina State Bulldogs Betting Preview

The South Carolina State Bulldogs are 4-16 (2-2) this year after they defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 56-50 in their last game. South Carolina State trailed 34-27 at halftime, but they held their opponent to just 16 points in the second half for the win. The Bulldogs shot 34% from the field, 14% on three pointers, and 64% on free throws in the game. Owen Bronston Jr led SC State with 18 points and five rebounds, while Chris Parker added 13 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, South Carolina State lost to Norfolk State by a score of 89-82, but did beat Coppin State by a score of 74-72 before that. The Bulldogs have scored 65.7 points per game with 31.9 rebounds and 11.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 82.8 points against per game this season. Jayden Johnson is averaging 12.7 points and 3.8 assists per game, while Owen Bronston Jr is averaging 11.4 points and 3.0 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. South Carolina State is shooting 40.4% from the field, 63.5% on free throws, and 33.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why the South Carolina State Bulldogs will win

• South Carolina State has won each of its last 10 night games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
• Delaware State has lost 11 of its last 12 road games.
• South Carolina State has won the first half in eight of its last nine games against Conference opponents at Smith-Hammond Middleton Memorial Center.

Why the Delaware State Hornets will win

• South Carolina State has lost nine of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Delaware State has won three of its last four games against South Carolina State following a home loss.
• The road team has won the first half in three of South Carolina State’s last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Delaware State’s last nine night games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference have produced a total of 142+ points.
• Ten of South Carolina State’s last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Smith-Hammond Middleton Memorial Center have produced a total of 142+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• South Carolina State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (28.7).
• South Carolina State ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (-17.1).
• Delaware State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (0.91).
• Delaware State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (43.9%).

Delaware State vs South Carolina State Prediction 

Delaware State comes into this matchup looking for their first conference win of the season, but they have lost three of their last four games by two points or fewer. The Hornets are shooting 39% from the field and they have scored 64 points or fewer in four of their last five. South Carolina State has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they are shooting 40% from the field. Neither team is very good in this matchup, but Delaware State has actually played pretty well recently. Take the Hornets to get the win.

David Racey's Pick: Delaware State ML