The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (3-0) meet the UTSA Roadrunners (0-3) at Silver Spurs Arena. The game gets underway at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 10, 2019.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs. UTSA Roadrunners Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Roadrunners were beaten by the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, 75-62, while the Fightin’ Blue Hens edged the Southern Illinois Salukis, 56-54.
Delaware’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Southern Illinois. The Fightin’ Blue Hens had a rate of 15.5, while the Salukis posted a mark of 19.0. UTSA, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 18.5). UTSA received a boost from Jhivvan Jackson, who finished with 21 points and five rebounds. Nate Darling was a key piece for Delaware with 18 points and six rebounds.
Since last season, the Fightin’ Blue Hens are 19-15 straight up (SU) and 14-13-1 against the spread (ATS). Delaware games have had a slight tendency to go under the projected point total since last season (53.6 percent).
On the other hand, the Roadrunners, have records of 16-15 SU and 17-14 ATS since last season. UTSA’s games have had a tendency to go under the O/U total over that same time frame (64.5 percent).
It will be a matchup of opposite styles as the fast-breaking Roadrunners will look to push the slower-paced Fightin’ Blue Hens. Since the 2018-19 season, the Roadrunners rank 18th in possessions per game while the Fightin’ Blue Hens are 313th.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs. UTSA Roadrunners Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Delaware, ATS Winner – Delaware, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UTSA ranks 52nd in rebounds per game (38.0) while Delaware ranks 261st (33.3).
- The Roadrunners rank 232nd in blocks per game (2.5) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 242nd (2.4).
- The Roadrunners rank 115th in steals per game (6.6) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 270th (4.8).
- UTSA ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while Delaware ranks 138th (22.9).
