Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (5-2) visit Maryland Eastern Shore to play the Hawks (1-6). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 30, 2018.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens at Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Hawks got blown out by the St. John’s Red Storm, 85-64, while the Fightin’ Blue Hens beat the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 75-71.
Delaware dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.340 (above their season average of 0.222) and a turnover percentage of 15.1 (better than their season average of 18.1). For those same stats, Louisiana Tech was 0.234 and 16.2, respectively. Maryland Eastern Shore, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.172 (above their season average of 0.158). Maryland Eastern Shore’s Ryan Andino played well, putting up 24 points and eight rebounds. Eric Carter fueled Delaware with 23 points and eight rebounds.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams face off. Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 298th in possessions per game (67.3) and Delaware is 297th (67.4) since last season. Also, the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 43rd in turnover percentage (16.7 percent), while the Hawks rank 255th in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.6 percent).
Delaware vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Maryland Eastern Shore, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Delaware ranks 130th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 309th (39.6).
- The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 239th in blocks per game (2.5) while the Hawks rank 277th (1.8).
- Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 246th in steals per game (5.4) while Delaware ranks 278th (5.0).
- The Hawks rank 138th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 290th (18.2).
- Delaware ranks 160th in assists allowed per game (13.3) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 306th (16.3).
