The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (4-1) will be at home in the Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena when they meet the UNCG Spartans (4-1). The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
UNCG Spartans vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Fightin’ Blue Hens won big over the Wilmington (DE) Wildcats 70-40, while the Spartans beat the Prairie View A&M Panthers 74-66.
UNCG played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 33.6) and a free throw rate of 0.305 (above their season average of 0.133). Prairie View A&M put up marks of 24.2 and 0.255, respectively, for those same stats. The Fightin’ Blue Hens, meanwhile, had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.563 vs. 0.281) and had a better free throw rate (0.125 vs. 0.063). Ithiel Horton had a good outing for Delaware, finishing with 14 points and five rebounds. UNCG, meanwhile, rallied around Francis Alonso, who recorded 18 points.
The Spartans won the only contest between these two teams last season, 79-66. One of UNCG’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 15-18 (83.3 percent), while the Fightin’ Blue Hens were 12-15 (80.0 percent).
Ball security could play an integral role in this battle. Dating back to last season, Delaware has committed the 44th-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of UNCG has forced the ninth-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.9 percent). ,
UNCG vs. Delaware Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Delaware, ATS Winner – Delaware, O/U – Over
