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Morgan State heads to Dover for a MEAC matchup with Delaware State on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET at Memorial Hall (DE). The game streams on ESPN+. Morgan State is 4-13 and still looking for its first road win (0-8 away), while Delaware State is 5-13 and has been at least functional at home (4-4), which is why the Hornets are favored.
The market is basically calling this a coin-flip game with home-court baked in: Delaware State -3.5 and a total of 138.5. That’s not a “run it up” number, and it fits both teams. If this stays half-court and choppy, points become more valuable and the underdog spread becomes interesting. If Delaware State hits a normal shooting night at home while Morgan’s offense stalls, -3.5 is very coverable.
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Morgan State Bears vs Delaware State Hornets Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan State Bears | +140 | +3.5 (-110) | O 138.5 |
| Delaware State Hornets | -165 | -3.5 (-110) | U 138.5 |
Morgan State Bears Betting Form
Morgan State just lost 89-78 at North Carolina Central, but Alfred Worrell Jr. dropping 29 points on efficient shooting matters because it shows they can still get real offense when one of their top options is cooking. Elijah Davis also added 11 points and 10 assists, and that playmaking piece is important in this matchup because Delaware State games can turn into long stretches where someone has to create something out of nothing.
The problem is the road record. 0-8 away is not noise. It usually points to poor shot quality when the first option is taken away, plus defensive lapses that show up once the game swings. Still, the Bears have one betting-friendly trait: they can get to the line. You gave them 16.9 made free throws per game, and that’s the type of “keep it close” profile that can cash spreads even when the offense is inconsistent. If this turns into a whistle-heavy game late, Morgan’s underdog ticket gets more valuable.
Delaware State Hornets Betting Form
Delaware State is coming off a 66-64 loss to Norfolk State, and that result is actually useful because it shows their typical game environment. They’re comfortable playing in the 60s. They lean on a couple of main pieces to generate offense, and if they’re defending well at home, they can stay in games even without efficient shooting. Ponce James (22 points in that one) is the clear scoring driver, and Miles Webb’s double-double shows they can win enough on the glass to stay stable.
Home court is the biggest edge Delaware State has. A 4-4 home record isn’t dominant, but compared to Morgan’s 0-8 road record, it’s a meaningful gap. Delaware State’s offense can still disappear, but they don’t need a huge number to cover -3.5 if they’re controlling tempo and forcing Morgan to execute in the half court. The moneyline being only -165 also tells you the books aren’t pricing Delaware as some clear class above. It’s mostly a “trust the home team” spot.
Morgan State Bears vs Delaware State Hornets Matchup Breakdown
This matchup screams “possession game.” Delaware State’s offense isn’t built to separate, and Morgan’s road issues usually show up when they can’t get easy points. So the handicap is really about where the easiest scoring is coming from.
Morgan’s best angle is free throws and a couple of shot creators showing up. If Worrell is efficient again and Davis can keep them organized, Morgan can absolutely win this outright. The Bears don’t have to be the cleaner team for 40 minutes, they just need to avoid the ugly five-minute stretches where they take bad shots and stop guarding. If that happens, +3.5 is live.
Delaware State’s best angle is simple: keep it slow, keep it physical, and make Morgan prove they can execute on the road. If the Hornets can stay even in the turnover battle and avoid sending Morgan to the line repeatedly, they’re in a good position because Morgan has struggled to close games away from home. In a tight finish, home-court whistles and comfort matter more than people want to admit.
Morgan State Bears vs Delaware State Hornets Predictions and Best Bets
I lean Under 138.5. Delaware State games often live in that low-to-mid 130s range when they’re playing their preferred style, and Morgan’s road offense can go cold for stretches. The number isn’t high, but it’s still priced like someone expects a fairly normal college game pace. If the tempo stays controlled and we don’t get a parade to the line, the under is the cleaner side.
On the spread, I lean Morgan State +3.5. It’s not a “love it” play because 0-8 on the road is a real red flag, but Delaware State’s offense is not the type that scares me off taking points. If Delaware has a mediocre shooting night and this stays close, Morgan’s free-throw volume is a real cover path. The moneyline at +140 is tempting, but the spread is the safer way to back them given the travel issues.
Best Bet: Under 138.5 (-110).
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