MD Eastern Shore vs North Carolina A&T Prediction 12/12/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The North Carolina A&T Aggies and the Maryland‑Eastern Shore Hawks will meet on Friday evening in a non‑conference matchup at Corbett Sports Center in Greensboro, North Carolina.

North Carolina A&T Aggies Preview

The North Carolina A&T Aggies enter Friday night’s contest with a 4–4 win‑loss record, including a 2–0 record at home. The Aggies have compiled wins over South Carolina State, Washington Adventist, Morgan State, and North Carolina Central, while dropping games to South Carolina, Davidson, Charlotte, and Howard. In the North Carolina AT&T Aggies 69–54 victory over the North Carolina Central Eagles five days ago, Aggies forward Lewis Walker tallied 18 points, 14 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block, showcasing his ability to dominate inside.

The North Carolina A&T Aggies average 72.1 points on 44.7 percent shooting from the field and 29.9 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Aggies allow opponents 73.9 points on 44.6 percent shooting from the field per game.

Sophomore guard Lureon Walker leads the North Carolina A&T Aggies backcourt averaging 16.6 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist per game. Freshman forward Lewis Walker adds 18.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals per contest, Junior forward Zamoku Weluche-Ume anchors the paint averaging 7.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks per game.

Maryland‑Eastern Shore Hawks Betting Preview

The Maryland‑Eastern Shore Hawks enter Friday’s contest with a 4–8 record, including a 1–4 mark on the road. The Hawks have amassed wins over Cheyney, Longwood and Binghamton, while dropping games to American, East Carolina and the Virginia Cavaliers. In the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks 63-52 win over the Binghamton Bearcats last week,  Maryland-Eastern guard Zion Obanla posted 16 points on 7 of 12 shooting from the field

The Hawks average a rather low 56.6 points on 41.1 percent shooting from the field and 28.1 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. On the defensive side of the basketball, the Hawks are allowing opponents 72.8 points per game.

Senior forward Joseph Locandro leads the Maryland-Eastern Hawks averaging 12.2 points,  3.9 rebounds and 0.7 blocks per game. Junior Justin Monden adds 8.2 points and 1.5 assists per contest. Senior guard Zion Obanla contributes 7.3 points, 4.6 rebounds per contest.

Why the North Carolina A&T Aggies Will Win

•            Team Balance. North Carolina A&T Aggies guard Lureon Walker and forward Lewis Walker combine for over 35 points per game this season.

•            Home advantage. The Aggies are undefeated at home (2-0) this season.

•            Frontcourt presence. Junior forward Zamoku Weluche-Ume anchors the paint averaging 7.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks per game.

Why the Maryland‑Eastern Shore Hawks Will Win

•            Balanced scoring. Joseph Locandro and Justin Monden provide quality scoring.

•            Enhanced motivation. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are looking to snap a three-game losing streak.

North Carolina A&T vs. Maryland‑Eastern Shore Prediction

This matchup features North Carolina A&T Aggies balanced team approach against the Maryland‑Eastern Shore Hawks inconsistent roster. The Aggies should look to lean on Lureon Walker and Lewis Walker to carry the scoring load, while the Hawks will look to Joseph Locandro and Justin Monden to control the pace.

Additionally, North Carolina A&T’s ability to defend the perimeter and convert turnovers into transition points could prove to be a significant factor. With Lewis Walker anchoring the paint and Lureon Walker stretching defenses from the perimeter, the Aggies have the tools to extend the margin late. If Maryland‑Eastern Shore fails to slow the tempo, North Carolina A&T’s balanced attack will likely secure another home victory. With that said, I am backing the North Carolina A&T Aggies to cover the 7.5 points in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: North Carolina A&T -7.5