The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (16-14, 8-9 CAA) welcome the Hofstra Pride (24-6, 14-3 CAA) to Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena as the regular season wraps up. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Hofstra Pride vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Fightin’ Blue Hens lost to the Northeastern Huskies, 75-64, while the Pride won a close one over the Drexel Dragons, 80-77.
Hofstra played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 6.8 (better than their season average of 12.7) and a free throw rate of 0.210 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Drexel had marks of 10.3 and 0.194, respectively. Delaware, meanwhile, held Northeastern to an offensive rebounding percentage of 7.7 (below their season average of 22.7). Delaware was lifted by Eric Carter, who recorded 12 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Justin Wright-Foreman was a key piece for Hofstra with 32 points.
In their first matchup this season, Wright-Foreman led the Pride to a 91-46 victory. He scored a game-high 29 points. Hofstra’s 0.655 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Delaware, who had a rate of 0.303.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Delaware should have a substantial edge. The elite Fightin’ Blue Hens offense ranks 94th in the nation in that metric at 0.530, while the Hofstra defense is ranked 209th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.510). Ball protection should be an advantage for the Pride. They rank 3rd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.0 percent). Conversely, the Fightin’ Blue Hens force the ninth-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 15.2 percent).
Hofstra Pride vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Hofstra, ATS Winner – Hofstra, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Hofstra ranks 109th in steals per game (6.5) while Delaware ranks 226th (4.5).
- The Pride rank 91st in assists per game (14.3) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 138th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
- Hofstra ranks 111th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while Delaware ranks 148th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Pride’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 11.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Fightin’ Blue Hens have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (4.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (1.4 below their season average).
