Delaware St Hornets vs Georgetown Hoyas prediction: Jaland Lowe's hot shooting puts Georgetown in command against Delaware State
The Hoyas' rebuilt backcourt is raining threes, and a Hornets defense that lives on steals has to win the turnover battle by a wide margin to stay inside a four-touchdown spread.
Delaware St Hornets covered the closing spread (Delaware St Hornets +30.5). The game went over the closing total of 143.5.
| Spread | Georgetown -30.5 |
|---|---|
| Total (over/under) | 143.5 |
- Georgetown's perimeter shooting should build a big lead early; the question is whether the Hoyas keep stretching it after halftime.
- Delaware State's ball pressure, led by Nehemiah Reedus, against Georgetown guards Jaland Lowe and Elmarko Jackson.
- Georgetown is favored by 29.5, up from 27.5 when our feed first saw it; the Hoyas won by 22 as 26.5-point favorites in their opener.
Lowe and the three-point flood
Lowe and the three-point flood
Ed Cooley has rebuilt Georgetown around transfers, and the early returns look like the offense he has been chasing. Cooley called this group his "best offensively" after a home win over Maryland, a game the Hoyas entered as underdogs and finished with 15 made threes.
The engine is Jaland Lowe, who came over from Kentucky and has opened 10 of 16 from three. His effective field goal percentage, a shooting measure that counts threes 1.5 times, sits at 83.3 through two games. That pace won't last, but the volume is the design. Georgetown takes 48.7% of its shots from deep, 62nd most in Division I, and Kansas transfer Elmarko Jackson has been a second sharp option next to Lowe.
Delaware State's defense hasn't kept opponents off the line. Hornets opponents have taken 49.5% of their shots from three, 48th most nationally. Give a shooting team that many looks and a big number follows.
Where the Hornets can steal possessions
Delaware State's one real weapon is its hands. The Hornets force turnovers on 25.9% of opponent possessions, 34th in the country, and Nehemiah Reedus is averaging 3.5 steals a game. Georgetown's ball security ranks 132nd, middle of the pack, so there is a lane here for runouts and easy points.
The Hornets need every one of them, because their half-court offense rarely creates free points. Their free throw rate (free throw attempts per shot) ranks 362nd of 364, and Georgetown's defense has been one of the best in the country at not fouling, ranking 22nd in opponent free throw rate. Delaware State is also shooting 57.9% at the line when it gets there.
Two rosters starting over
Neither team looks like last season's version. Delaware State went 8-23 a year ago with an adjusted offense, points per 100 possessions adjusted for opponents, that ranked 365th of 365. Only 31.8% of last season's minutes are back, so the new core of Reedus, guard Nasir Muhammad and freshman Joshua Obiora carries this team now. Muhammad leads the Hornets in usage and has made 6 of 14 threes.
Georgetown returns nearly as little. Center Vince Iwuchukwu has been the interior answer, and Caleb Williams, a 33-game starter last season, is still looking for his first three of the year after an 0-for-9 start. The Hoyas were picked 10th in the Big East, and nights like this are where a new rotation finds its roles.
Living with 27.5
Living with 29.5
Georgetown sits at -29.5 with a total of 143.5, and both numbers have moved since our feed first recorded them: the line has moved from -27.5 to -29.5, and the total from 143 to 143.5. The Hoyas have already shown how a blowout can fall short of a spread: they beat Loyola Maryland 80-58 as 26.5-point favorites and did not cover.
The first halves have been lopsided. Georgetown led Loyola 44-20 and Maryland 44-28 at the break, which points to a big lead early and a deep bench late. Delaware State, meanwhile, covered as a 9.5-point underdog in a six-point loss at Navy, a game that went under.
One soft spot for Georgetown is the defensive glass, where the Hoyas rank 345th. Delaware State ranks 303rd on the offensive boards, though, so it may lack the size to exploit it.
Delaware St Hornets vs Georgetown Hoyas line movement and odds
| Book | Hornets ML | Hoyas ML | Hornets spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM | — | — | +30.5 (-110) | o143.5 (-105) |
| BetRivers | — | — | +30.5 (-109) | o143.5 (-114) |
| DraftKings | +5000 | -100000 | +30.5 (-112) | o143.5 (-105) |
| ESPN BET | — | — | +30.5 (-110) | o143.5 (-105) |
| Fanatics | +9000 | -50000 | +30.5 (-115) | o143.5 (-110) |
| FanDuel | — | — | +30.5 (-110) | o143.5 (-110) |
| Hard Rock Bet | — | — | +30.5 (-110) | o143.5 (-110) |
| Caesars | — | — | +30.5 (-110) | o143.5 (-110) |
Where the money is on Delaware St Hornets vs Georgetown Hoyas
On the Kalshi moneyline: Delaware St Hornets: 97% of bets, 18% of the money; Georgetown Hoyas: 3% of bets, 82% of the money. On the Kalshi spread: Georgetown Hoyas -30.5: 51% of bets, 62% of the money; Delaware St Hornets +30.5: 49% of bets, 39% of the money. On the Kalshi total: Over 143.5: 42% of bets, 53% of the money; Under 143.5: 58% of bets, 47% of the money.
Key players
- Jaland Lowe (Georgetown): Averaging 22.5 points and 5.0 assists while shooting 62.5% from three through two games.
- Elmarko Jackson (Georgetown): Scoring 15.5 points per game with an offensive rating of 139.5.
- Vince Iwuchukwu (Georgetown): Leads the Hoyas with a 31.9% usage rate and is scoring 16.5 points per game.
- Nehemiah Reedus (Delaware State): Averaging 18.0 points and 3.5 steals while playing 34.5 minutes a night.
- Nasir Muhammad (Delaware State): Carries a team-high 30.1% usage rate with 4.5 assists per game.
- Joshua Obiora (Delaware State): Has made 72.7% of his shots, all inside the arc, for 9.5 points per game.
Numbers that matter
| Georgetown 3-point attempt rate | 48.7% | 62nd most in Division I, and Delaware State's opponents have shot threes freely. |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware State forced turnover rate | 25.9% | Ranks 34th nationally and is the Hornets' clearest path to staying close. |
| Delaware State free throw rate | 362nd | The Hornets almost never get to the line, and Georgetown ranks 22nd at keeping opponents off it. |
| Spread | -27.5 | Unchanged since first seen; Georgetown failed to cover -26.5 in its opener. |
| Delaware State returning minutes | 31.8% | Little of last season's 8-23 roster remains, so last season's numbers are a weak guide. |
Delaware St Hornets vs Georgetown Hoyas: quick answers
What was the final score of Delaware St Hornets vs Georgetown Hoyas?
Delaware St Hornets 78, Georgetown Hoyas 83 (final). Delaware St Hornets covered the closing spread (Delaware St Hornets +30.5). The game went over the closing total of 143.5.
Who is favored in Delaware St Hornets vs Georgetown Hoyas?
Georgetown is favored by 30.5 points (Georgetown -30.5).
What is the over/under for Delaware St Hornets vs Georgetown Hoyas?
The total is 143.5 points.
When is Delaware St Hornets vs Georgetown Hoyas?
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET.
Has the line moved for Delaware St Hornets vs Georgetown Hoyas?
Yes: Delaware St Hornets opened +27.5 and is now +30.5, and the total moved from 145.5 to 143.5 (consensus of the regulated US sportsbooks since we first saw the game).
Where is the money on Delaware St Hornets vs Georgetown Hoyas?
On the Kalshi moneyline: Delaware St Hornets: 97% of bets, 18% of the money; Georgetown Hoyas: 3% of bets, 82% of the money. On the Kalshi spread: Georgetown Hoyas -30.5: 51% of bets, 62% of the money; Delaware St Hornets +30.5: 49% of bets, 39% of the money. On the Kalshi total: Over 143.5: 42% of bets, 53% of the money; Under 143.5: 58% of bets, 47% of the money.