Basketball Game Preview: Cumberland Colts vs. Deptford Spartans

Cumberland is on a six-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Deptford a three-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Friday. The Cumberland Colts will host the Deptford Spartans at 5:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Having struggled with 13 defeats in a row dating back to last season, Cumberland turned things around against Wildwood on Saturday. They had just enough and edged the Warriors out 55-52.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Deptford). They breezed by North Brunswick to the tune of 83-42 on Saturday. Given the Spartans' advantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey basketball rankings (they are ranked 81st, while the North Brunswick Raiders are ranked 211th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Cumberland's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Deptford, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.

Cumberland ended up a good deal behind Deptford in their previous matchup back in February, losing 55-36. Will Cumberland have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.