The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (11-6, 3-1 CAA) will be at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum to square off with the UNCW Seahawks (6-10, 2-1 CAA) in a CAA matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs. UNCW Seahawks Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Seahawks fell to the Campbell Fighting Camels, 97-93, while the Fightin’ Blue Hens were defeated by the Maryland Terrapins, 73-67.
Delaware had a better effective field goal percentage (0.446 vs. 0.419) while UNCW had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 22.0). Ty Taylor played a pivotal role for UNCW with 29 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Eric Carter had a good game for Delaware, recording 29 points and nine rebounds.
The Fightin’ Blue Hens dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last game, Delaware won 96-76. Delaware launched 21 three pointers, making 11 of them (52.4 percent). UNCW was, on the other hand, 6-25 (24.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Fightin’ Blue Hens’ Carter has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Devontae Cacok has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Seahawks.
The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for UNCW in this showdown. The Seahawks rank 45th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 percent), while Delaware ranks 167th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.3 percent).
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs. UNCW Seahawks Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UNCW, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UNCW ranks 48th in assists per game (15.8) while Delaware ranks 151st in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- The Seahawks rank 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 66th (2.9).
- The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 154th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while the Seahawks rank 221st in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).
- UNCW averages 38.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 72nd in the country. Delaware ranks 116th in rebounds allowed per game (34.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 80.8 points per game (4.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
- The Fightin’ Blue Hens’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.4, up from 1.8 for the season.