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North Carolina Central vs MD Eastern Shore Prediction 2/26/25 College Basketball Picks
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MD Eastern Shore (4-22) vs North Carolina Central (11-16)
February 26, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: MD Eastern Shore +7.5 — Over/Under: 146.5
The North Carolina Central Eagles and Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Hytche Center. Here’s a North Carolina Central vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Prediction. This article will include a North Carolina Central vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Pick.
North Carolina Central Eagles Betting PreviewÂ
The North Carolina Central Eagles lost to Morgan State and Delaware State, and they play Howard, Norfolk State, and SC State next. NC Central has lost four of its last five games and hasn’t won a road game since December 13.Â
The North Carolina Central Eagles are averaging 80.1 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 75.1 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Po’Boigh King is averaging 16.6 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Keishon Porter is averaging 11.5 points and 3.5 rebounds. Perry Smith Jr. is dishing 0.1 assists and Josh Smith is grabbing 1 rebound. The North Carolina Central Eagles are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 69.5 percent from the free throw line. The North Carolina Central Eagles are allowing 29.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game.
Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks Betting PreviewÂ
The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks lost to Howard and SC State, and they play Morgan State, Coppin State, and Delaware State next. Maryland-Eastern Shore still has yet to beat a Division One team this season.Â
The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are averaging 66.9 points on 42.3 percent shooting and allowing 79.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Ketron Shaw is averaging 18.2 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Evan Johnson is averaging 13 points and 2.4 rebounds. Christopher Flippin is the third double-digit scorer, and Kyrell Shaw is dishing 1.4 assists. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are shooting 31.2 percent from beyond the arc and 65.1 percent from the free throw line. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks will win
- North Carolina Central has lost each of its last six road games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
Why the North Carolina Central Eagles will win
- Maryland-Eastern Shore has lost each of its last 11 games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
- North Carolina Central has won each of its last six Wednesday night games.
- Maryland-Eastern Shore has lost the first half in 12 of its last 14 games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of North Carolina Central’s last six games at William P. Hytche Athletic Center has produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
- Each of Maryland-Eastern Shore’s last six home games against North Carolina Central have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Carolina Central ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.7).
- North Carolina Central ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (29.9%).
North Carolina Central vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Injury Report
Neither North Carolina Central nor Maryland-Eastern Shore has a player listed on its injury report.
North Carolina Central vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Prediction
Maryland-Eastern Shore hasn’t beaten a division one team this season and is 8-13-1 ATS on the year despite getting points nightly. However, let’s not act like North Carolina Central is some world-beater. North Carolina Central has lost four of its last five games, which includes a defeat to Morgan State as a near double-digit favorite. NC Central is also 2-11 SU on the road and is 9-13-1 ATS on the season. Maryland-Eastern Shore has seen all four of its wins this season come at home. There are better games out there on Wednesday. It’s still Maryland-Eastern Shore and the points or pass for me.
