The Northeastern Huskies (18-10, 12-4 CAA) will be at the Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena to challenge the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (16-13, 8-8 CAA) in a CAA matchup. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Northeastern Huskies vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Fightin’ Blue Hens were beaten by the Drexel Dragons, 68-60, while the Huskies beat the Towson Tigers, 73-58.
Northeastern dominated every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.226 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 14.2 (better than their season average of 16.0). Towson was 0.111 and 18.2, respectively, for those same stats. Delaware, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 9.3 (better than their season average of 15.7). Eric Carter was a key piece for Delaware with 17 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Tomas Murphy led the way for Northeastern, putting up 21 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Carter led the Fightin’ Blue Hens to an 82-80 win. He registered a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. One of Delaware’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 28 free throw attempts, while Northeastern had 25.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Delaware ranks 315th in possessions per game (66.2) and Northeastern is 277th (67.2). Also, the Huskies’ 42nd-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 112.3) will attempt to exploit the Fightin’ Blue Hens’ 277th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 107.1).
Northeastern Huskies vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Delaware, ATS Winner – Delaware, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Northeastern ranks 40th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while Delaware ranks 155th (35.1).
- The Huskies rank seventh in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 65th (2.9).
- Northeastern ranks 106th in assists per game (14.1) while Delaware ranks 128th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- The Huskies rank 127th in steals per game (6.3) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 239th (4.5).
- Northeastern averages 25.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 69th in the NCAA. Delaware ranks 149th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Fightin’ Blue Hens have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (2.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
- The Huskies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.6, up from 4.5 for the season.
