The Hornets will play the Hawks on Thursday, March 5th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Delaware State and UMES are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, March 5th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Delaware State currently has a 95.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for UMES is 95.67.
- Away Delaware State - Delaware State starts this game with a 1-13 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the MEAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home UMES - UMES meets Delaware State boasting a 5-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the MEAC Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Delaware State currently ranks 6th (0.100) in the MEAC Conference, with UMES now standing 5th (0.400) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 MEAC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Delaware State has a 0.240 overall win percentage, with UMES matching up with a 0.296 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Delaware State currently possesses 6-19 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, UMES has tallied a 8-19 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hocus pocus, Delaware State faces UMES in a battle of struggling wizards.
Both teams seek conference wins to secure better tournament seeds. Delaware State needs a miracle to break their losing streak, while UMES aims for a magical rebound. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game.
In the land of college basketball, the MEAC Conference standings are crucial. Delaware State struggles at 1-9, while UMES fights at 4-6. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM.
The wizards clash on Thursday, March 5th, 2026. Delaware State (6-19) faces UMES (8-19). We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
Best Hornets at Hawks Odds
| Underdog Delaware State | Favorite UMES |
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| Underdog Delaware State | Favorite UMES |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
UMES is a -5.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Delaware State is a +5.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 124.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 124.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
UMES is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Delaware State is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Delaware State
UMES
3/05/26 8:10pm EST | +5.5 -110-5.5 -110 |
Underdog Delaware State - Delaware State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5.5 Delaware State underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite UMES - UMES bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5.5 UMES favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Delaware State at UMES Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Delaware State
UMES
First to 5 Points
3/05/26 8:10pm EST | +105-145Bet |
Delaware State
UMES
First to 10 Points
3/05/26 8:10pm EST | +110-155Bet |
Delaware State
UMES
First to 15 Points
3/05/26 8:10pm EST | +120-165Bet |
Delaware State
UMES
Game to Overtime
3/05/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +800No -3000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMES | 9-23 | 0.281 | 6-4 | 2-18 | 5-9 | +6 | 0.357 | L3 |
| Delaware State | 8-23 | 0.258 | 5-7 | 2-14 | 2-12 | +9 | 0.143 | L1 |
Delaware State & UMES Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Delaware State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Delaware State YR: futures available
UMES Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM UMES YR: futures available
Delaware State & UMES Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Delaware State vs UMES College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Delaware State vs UMES Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Delaware State vs UMES Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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