William & Mary Tribe vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Betting Prediction 01/03/19

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The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (9-6, 1-1 CAA) welcome the William & Mary Tribe (6-8, 2-0 CAA) to Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena. The Tribe can snap a five-game road losing streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.

William & Mary Tribe vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Fightin’ Blue Hens lost to the Maryland Terrapins, 73-67, while the Tribe beat the High Point Panthers, 79-69.

The Tribe had a much better free throw rate (0.291 vs. 0.183) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.573 vs. 0.483). Delaware, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.446 vs. 0.419). Delaware rallied around Eric Carter, who had 29 points and nine rebounds. Justin Pierce was a key piece for William & Mary with 23 points and 14 rebounds.

The Tribe dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent matchup, William & Mary won 83-66. The Tribe’s 12.3 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Fightin’ Blue Hens, who had a rate of 20.6. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Carter has been playing at a high level recently for Delaware, averaging 0 points over the last five games.

Delaware should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 76th in effective field goal percentage (0.544), while William & Mary ranks 312th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.545).

William & Mary Tribe vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Betting Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Delaware, ATS Winner – William & Mary, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • William & Mary ranks 24th in assists per game (16.8) while Delaware ranks 137th (13.3).
  • The Tribe rank 50th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 101st (3.3).
  • The Tribe rank 67th in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 149th in three pointers allowed per game (23.0).
  • Delaware ranks 172nd in rebounds per game (35.1) while William & Mary ranks 228th (32.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Tribe have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.4 points per game (2.8 above their season average).
  • The Fightin’ Blue Hens’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.4, up from 1.1 for the season.