North Carolina Central vs Delaware State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: North Carolina Central vs Delaware State

The North Carolina Central Eagles battle the Delaware State Hornets, with tip-off scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday, February 28.

We think that 135.5 is a more than generous total for Over backers when NCCU meet Delaware State. Take the -105 that we see the teams combine to good effect.

North Carolina Central Eagles were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Howard Bison claimed a 100-67 win.

Delaware State Hornets were beaten last game and this was on the road. Morgan State Bears claimed a 82-68 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

NCCU have won in their last two matchups with Del State. It was 79-77 on the road before they enjoyed a 72-63 winning scoreline at home. We’ve seen eight NCCU wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
NC Central	10-16	1879	2003	-124	8-4	2-12	2L
Delaware State	6-20	1592	1865	-273	5-6	1-14	5L

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North Carolina Central vs Delaware State Prediction & Picks

This North Carolina Central vs Delaware State betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -105 available for our college pick. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 135.5 in total.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball predictions are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date college hoops stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key North Carolina Central vs Delaware State stats:

• The 135.5 line has been covered in the last 7 NCCU games on the road.
• The 135.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 NCCU games on the road.
• The 135.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 NCCU games on the road.
• The 135.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Del State games at home.
• The 135.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Del State games.

Over 135.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.3% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

In order to land bigger odds on your Overs wager, it’s possible to combine this with the winning team. The Match Result & Total lines can provide a larger potential payout.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

NCCU 74 - 69 Delaware State

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North Carolina Central vs Delaware State 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 make this game uncompetitive, with Delaware State expected to comfortably win. Therefore, the Moneyline might not be available and it’s better to instead play the spread to assess the various options.

2.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 135.5 right now. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you want to wager Over 135.5, there are odds of -105.

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Moneyline

NCCU

-

Del State

-

Point Spread

NCCU -2.5

-102

Del State +2.5

-118

Total Points

Under 135.5

-115

Over 135.5

-105

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North Carolina Central Stats

Delaware State Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 135.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 135.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.60 pts and allowed 75.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.20 pts and allowed 83.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 136.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 132.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 135.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 135.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 62.50 pts and allowed 74.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 64.90 pts and allowed 67.20 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	18-10	2150	1907	243	13-4	5-6	3W
Norfolk State	14-14	2128	2031	97	9-4	5-10	4W
Morgan State	12-14	1969	2038	-69	7-5	5-9	2W
NC Central	10-16	1879	2003	-124	8-4	2-12	2L
UMES	8-20	1786	1991	-205	5-2	3-18	7L
South Carolina St.	7-20	1800	2170	-370	6-5	1-15	2L
Coppin State	7-21	1827	2258	-431	3-7	4-14	4W
Delaware State	6-20	1592	1865	-273	5-6	1-14	5L

• 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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