The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (9-2) challenge the Delaware State Hornets (1-9) at 76ers Fieldhouse. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 16, 2019.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs. Delaware State Hornets ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Hornets fell to the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, 84-76, while the Fightin’ Blue Hens were defeated by the 20th-ranked Villanova Wildcats, 78-70.
Delaware had an effective field goal percentage of 0.670 (above their season average of 0.551) while Delaware State did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (23-29; 79.3 percent). John Crosby played well for Delaware State, finishing with 31 points and six rebounds. Delaware was lifted by Nate Darling, who finished with 29 points and five assists.
The Hornets won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 73-71. The Hornets’ 13.9 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Fightin’ Blue Hens, who had a mark of 15.2. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a battle of conflicting paces as the up-and-down Hornets will look to push the more half-court-oriented Fightin’ Blue Hens. The Hornets rank 21st in possessions per game while the Fightin’ Blue Hens are 274th. Additionally, the Fightin’ Blue Hens’ 52nd-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 110.5) will go head-to-head against the Hornets’ 350th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 114.6).
Delaware vs. Delaware State ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Delaware State, ATS Winner – Delaware State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Delaware ranks 94th in assists allowed per game (12.1) while Delaware State ranks 246th (17.7).
- The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Hornets rank 109th (3.5).
- Delaware averages 5.7 steals per game, which ranks 147th in the country. Delaware State ranks 186th in steals allowed per game (8.4).
- The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 98th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while the Hornets rank 247th (40.6).
- Delaware State ranks 87th in three pointers attempted per game (24.1) while Delaware ranks 208th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.6, down from 14.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Fightin’ Blue Hens have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (2.8 above their season average).
