MEAC foes meet when the North Carolina Central Eagles (7-12, 3-1 MEAC) host the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (8-14, 4-1 MEAC) at McDougald-McLendon Arena, tipping off at 4:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 2, 2026. The Hawks are 2.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup’s point total is set at 134.5.
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North Carolina Central Cover -2.5 vs Maryland-Eastern Shore -119
North Carolina Central vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore betting lines
- North Carolina Central moneyline odds to win: -164
- Maryland-Eastern Shore moneyline odds to win: +138
- Spread: North Carolina Central (-2.5)
- Total: 134.5
North Carolina Central statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In home games, North Carolina Central has a worse record against the spread (2-2-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (7-4-0).
- The Eagles have hit the over on the over/under in one of four home games (25%). They’ve done better on the road, topping the total in six of 11 matchups (54.5%).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Eagles have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 73.3 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 73.6 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
- North Carolina Central’s defense has been tougher lately, as the team has allowed 77.0 points per game during its last 10 compared to the 78.1 points per game its opponents average on the season.
- Over their past 10 contests, the Eagles are making 0.5 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (5.7 compared to 6.2 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (29.8% compared to 32.2% season-long).
North Carolina Central betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-6-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 7-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 2-0-0; As Underdog: 7-6-0)
- O-U-P: 7-8-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 6-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-10 (Home: 1-3; Away: 0-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.5 (275th in nation) | 46.1 (293rd) | 29.9 (293rd) | 35.2 (344th) | 15.4 (98th) | 12.2 (277th) |
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Maryland-Eastern Shore statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This season, Maryland-Eastern Shore is 2-2-0 at home against the spread (.500 winning percentage). Away, it is 9-6-0 ATS (.600).
- Hawks games have gone above the over/under more often at home (two times out of four) than on the road (seven of 15) this season.
- In 2025-26 as moneyline underdogs, the Hawks have a better winning percentage at home (.500, 1-1 record) than away (.200, 2-8).
Recent trends
- Over their previous 10 games, the Hawks are putting up 66.3 points per contest, 2.0 more than their season average (64.3).
- Maryland-Eastern Shore is ceding 72.8 points per game over its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 71.1 points allowed.
- In their past 10 games, the Hawks are draining 4.7 three-pointers per game, 0.6 fewer threes than their season average (5.3). They also sport a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (27.0%) compared to their season average (29.2%).
Maryland-Eastern Shore betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-8-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 9-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 11-6-0 (As Favorite: 1-2-0; As Underdog: 11-6-0)
- O-U-P: 9-11-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 7-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-1 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-9 (Home: 1-1; Away: 2-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.6 (224th in nation) | 43.3 (155th) | 29.7 (301st) | 30.4 (142nd) | 13.9 (189th) | 14.0 (353rd) |
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