The Delaware State Hornets will hit the floor running against the visiting Florida A&M Rattlers Thursday, looking to improve their record and boost wagering bankrolls in the process.

This is a conference playoff game in the MEAC Tournament. The game is being played at Joel Coliseum, which makes it technically a neutral site match.

This season, the Hornets are 15-13 overall and 1-0 ATS ATS, while the Rattlers are 9-22 and 1-2 ATS against the number. As for the totals, Delaware State boasts a 0-1 on the OU, and Florida A&M is 0-3.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Hornets, most recently No. 226 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Rattlers, who rate No. 285 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 70-60 victory for the Hornets.



How They Match Up:
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Rattlers rank No. 82 in NCAA Division 1 with 36.3 per game. That compares with Delaware State’s No. 323 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Delaware State is college basketball's No. 165-ranked team at 6.2 per game, while the Rattlers rate No. 219 with 5.6 per game.

Defensively, Florida A&M features the nation's No. 290-rated defense on the road, allowing 74.9 points per game. Delaware State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 225 nationally in scoring at home.

Florida A&M won its last outing, a 74-72 result against Coppin State on March 6. They covered in that game as a 6-point underdog. Florida A&M got 19 points from Amin Stevens en route to a 74-72 victory over Coppin State on Tuesday at Joel Coliseum.

In their last action, Delaware State was an 82-71 Sportsbook at home against South Carolina State. Delaware State earned an 82-71 victory over South Carolina State on Thursday, getting 17 points from Casey Walker at Memorial Hall.