Delaware State vs Maryland Eastern Shore Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Delaware State vs Maryland Eastern Shore

The Delaware State Hornets face the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, March 5.

You can get -115 that there are Over 126.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those odds. Delaware State and Maryland Eastern Shore should be able to keep the score ticking for our prediction to win.

Delaware State Hornets lost their previous game, being beaten at home to South Carolina State Bulldogs 61-59.

Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to North Carolina Central Eagles by a 77-73 scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Del State triumphed 65-57 when they last played UMES. It’s been three wins on the bounce for Del State when playing UMES. On the head-to-head front, they have won 5 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UMES	9-21	1928	2125	-197	6-3	3-18	1L
Delaware State	6-22	1711	2000	-289	5-8	1-14	7L

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Delaware State vs Maryland Eastern Shore Prediction & Picks

Our Delaware State vs Maryland Eastern Shore betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

Over 126.5 points seems like a realistic outcome for this college contest. We’re taking odds of -115 considering that the total line looks to be too low here.

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Key Delaware State vs Maryland Eastern Shore stats:

• The 126.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Del State games on the road.
• The 126.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Del State games.
• The 126.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Del State games on the road.
• The 126.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 UMES games.
• The 126.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 19 UMES games at home.

Over 126.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Delaware State 60 - 70 UMES

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Hawks to achieve a 70-60 victory should give bettors a good run for their money.

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Delaware State vs Maryland Eastern Shore Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Maryland Eastern Shore as -270 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 73% likely to win. Delaware State are the underdogs at +220 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is calculated to be 6.5, while total points comes in at 126.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you're keen on Over 126.5, this selection is available at -115.

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Moneyline

Del State

+220

UMES

-270

Point Spread

Del State +6.5

-108

UMES -6.5

-112

Total Points

Under 126.5

-105

Over 126.5

-115

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Delaware State Stats

Maryland Eastern Shore Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 134.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 132.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 126.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 126.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 62.20 pts and allowed 72.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 59.70 pts and allowed 72.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 133.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 138.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 126.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 126.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 64.10 pts and allowed 69.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.10 pts and allowed 64.50 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mid-Eastern Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Howard	20-10	2324	2036	288	14-4	6-6	5W
Norfolk State	15-15	2287	2190	97	9-4	6-11	1L
Morgan State	13-15	2118	2206	-88	8-6	5-9	1W
NC Central	12-16	2030	2136	-106	8-4	4-12	2W
UMES	9-21	1928	2125	-197	6-3	3-18	1L
South Carolina St.	8-21	1918	2298	-380	6-5	2-16	1W
Coppin State	7-23	1966	2423	-457	3-8	4-15	2L
Delaware State	6-22	1711	2000	-289	5-8	1-14	7L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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