Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (0-7) travel to Delaware to play the Fightin’ Blue Hens (7-0). The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Fightin’ Blue Hens were victorious over the Stony Brook Seawolves, 75-61, while the Hawks lost big to the Wofford Terriers, 67-42.
The Fightin’ Blue Hens had a great turnover percentage of 9.1 (better than their season average of 16.0) and held the Seawolves to an effective field goal percentage of 0.348 (below their season average of 0.483). Maryland Eastern Shore, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (6-8; 75.0 percent). Justyn Mutts played well for Delaware with 16 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Walter Prevost had a solid performance for Maryland Eastern Shore, finishing with 10 points.
The Fightin’ Blue Hens won the only contest between these two teams last year, 71-62. One of Delaware’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 14-15 (93.3 percent), while the Hawks were 11-14 (78.6 percent).
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Delaware ranks 309th in possessions per game (66.4) and Maryland Eastern Shore is 331st (65.6) dating back to last season.
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Delaware, ATS Winner – Delaware, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Delaware ranks 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 235th (6.9).
- The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 178th in assists per game (13.1) while the Hawks rank 296th (10.9).
- Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 234th in blocks per game (2.4) while Delaware ranks 235th (2.4).
- The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 137th in rebounds allowed per game (34.4) while the Hawks rank 273rd (37.3).
- Delaware ranks 141st in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 272nd (19.6).