UNCW Seahawks vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Betting Prediction 02/09/19

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The UNCW Seahawks (8-17, 4-8 CAA) will be at the Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena to meet the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (14-11, 6-6 CAA) in a CAA matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

UNCW Seahawks vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Fightin’ Blue Hens fell to the Charleston Cougars, 83-75, while the Seahawks were defeated by the Drexel Dragons, 69-57.

UNCW held Drexel to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below their season average of 28.8) while Delaware had a turnover percentage of 8.9 (better than their season average of 15.8). Kevin Anderson had a good game for Delaware with 17 points. Devontae Cacok, meanwhile had a good game for UNCW, contributing 15 points and nine rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Eric Carter led the Fightin’ Blue Hens to an 82-69 win. He recorded a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Delaware’s 0.663 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over UNCW, who had a mark of 0.467.

The sweet-shooting offense of Delaware (86th in the nation with an effective field goal percentage 0.534) will battle against the mid-tier defense of UNCW (341st in effective field goal percentage allowed 0.559). The Fightin’ Blue Hens should have the advantage on that end of the court.

UNCW Seahawks vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Delaware, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UNCW ranks 91st in rebounds per game (37.0) while Delaware ranks 229th (33.6).
  • The Seahawks allow the 11th-fewest blocks per game (2.2) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 53rd (2.8).
  • The Fightin’ Blue Hens average 22.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 148th in the country. The Seahawks rank 265th in three pointers allowed per game (26.5).
  • UNCW averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 55th in the nation. Delaware ranks 161st in assists allowed per game (13.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Fightin’ Blue Hens have been outscored by an average of 6.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Delaware has defeated opponents by an average of 0.3 points.
  • During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 80.6 points per game (3.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 85.4 points per game (3.4 above their season average).