The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (6-2) will travel to Francis S. Levien Gymnasium to challenge the Columbia Lions (1-4). Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 2, 2018.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens at Columbia Lions Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Lions dismantled the St. Joseph’s (NY-Brooklyn) Bears 85-38, while the Fightin’ Blue Hens were victorious over the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 71-62.
Delaware played a perfect game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.292 (above their season average of 0.236) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 25.1). For those same stats, Maryland Eastern Shore put up marks of 0.224 and 20.7, respectively. The Lions, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.7 vs. 14.6) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.555 vs. 0.275). Columbia was lifted by Randy Brumant, who contributed 10 points and 19 rebounds. Meanwhile, Eric Carter was a key piece for Delaware with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
It will be a showdown of opposite tempos as the fast-paced Lions will look to push the more grind-it-out Fightin’ Blue Hens. Since the 2017-18 season, the Lions rank 81st in possessions per game while the Fightin’ Blue Hens are 309th.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs. Columbia Lions Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Delaware, ATS Winner – Columbia, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Columbia ranks 21st in three pointers attempted per game (27.2) while Delaware ranks 293rd (18.2).
- The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 122nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while the Lions rank 244th (36.5).
- Columbia ranks 166th in blocks per game (3.3) while Delaware ranks 249th (2.5).
- The Lions rank 84th in assists per game (14.8) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 271st (12.0).
- Columbia ranks 106th in steals per game (6.6) while Delaware ranks 261st (5.0).
