Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs. Lafayette Leopards ATS Prediction 11/16/19

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The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (4-0) hope to remain unbeaten when they take on the Lafayette Leopards (2-1) at Kirby Sports Center. The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019.

Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens at Lafayette Leopards ATS Odds

Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Leopards defeated the Princeton Tigers 72-65, while the Fightin’ Blue Hens beat the UTSA Roadrunners 91-79.

Delaware played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.357 (above their season average of 0.112) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 30.6). UTSA was 0.172 and 20.0, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Lafayette’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Princeton. The Leopards had a rate of 0.180, while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.109. Lafayette’s Justin Jaworski had a solid performance, recording 23 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Nate Darling played a pivotal role for Delaware with 37 points and five rebounds.

It will be a battle of opposite paces as the up-and-down Leopards will look to push the more methodical Fightin’ Blue Hens. Dating back to last season, the Leopards rank 87th in possessions per game while the Fightin’ Blue Hens are 311th. Furthermore, the sharp-shooting offense of the Fightin’ Blue Hens ranks 48th in effective field goal percentage (0.539), while the Leopards have been 36th-worst in the country at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.532).

Delaware at Lafayette ATS Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Delaware, ATS Winner – Delaware, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Lafayette ranks 52nd in blocks per game (4.3) while Delaware ranks 244th (2.3).
  • The Leopards rank 235th in steals per game (5.3) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 275th (4.6).
  • Lafayette ranks 260th in rebounds per game (33.5) while Delaware ranks 264th (33.5).
  • The Leopards rank 79th in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 150th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1).
  • Lafayette averages 14.0 assists per game, which ranks 113th in the NCAA. Delaware ranks 163rd in assists allowed per game (13.1).