South Carolina State vs Maryland Eastern Shore Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: South Carolina State vs Maryland Eastern Shore

The South Carolina State Bulldogs face the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, with tip-off scheduled for 16:30 on Saturday, February 28.

We’re backing Maryland Eastern Shore against the spread when they meet with South Carolina State. It could be shrewd to bet on them to cover the appealing -6.5 line, with odds of -108 on offer.

South Carolina State Bulldogs lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 90-83 at home to Morgan State Bears.

Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks were beaten last game and this was on the road. Coppin State Eagles claimed a 71-65 (OT) win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 63-54 win for South Carolina State when they last played UMES. South Carolina State have beaten UMES in the past five meetings. They’ve also claimed 8 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UMES	8-20	1786	1991	-205	5-2	3-18	7L
South Carolina St.	7-20	1800	2170	-370	6-5	1-15	2L

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South Carolina State vs Maryland Eastern Shore Prediction & Picks

Step into South Carolina State vs Maryland Eastern Shore with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

We’re bullish about the market leaders on the spread at -6.5. Maryland Eastern Shore should be able to win this college contest by a comfortable margin and you can get -108.

Our basketball picks are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the college hoops action might unfold.

Key South Carolina State vs Maryland Eastern Shore stats:

• The -6.5 line has been covered by UMES in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by SC State in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by SC State in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by SC State in 2 consecutive games.

UMES -6.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

South Carolina State 66 - 77 UMES

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then the Hawks to enjoy a 77-66 win could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

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South Carolina 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.

Due to Maryland Eastern Shore being overwhelming favorites, you are unlikely to find any juice on the Moneyline. However, there’s an alternative angle by looking at the spread for this college game.

The spread is 6.5 and the total points line is currently 136.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you’re wanting to back Over 136.5, the odds are -108.

If you’re wagering on college basketball, we recommend heading to the top betting apps and scanning through the many game lines and team props. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

SC State

-

UMES

-

Point Spread

SC State +6.5

-112

UMES -6.5

-108

Total Points

Under 136.5

-112

Over 136.5

-108

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South Carolina State Stats

Maryland Eastern Shore Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 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 6 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 142.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 136.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 136.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.80 pts and allowed 72.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 65.30 pts and allowed 88.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 132.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 138.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 136.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 136.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 64.20 pts and allowed 68.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.50 pts and allowed 65.10 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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