UNCW Seahawks vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Free Prediction 12/28/19

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The UNCW Seahawks (5-8) visit Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena to challenge the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (10-3). The Seahawks look to snap their five-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.

UNCW Seahawks at Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last game. The Fightin’ Blue Hens fell to the LIU Sharks, 82-75, while the Seahawks were defeated by the Vanderbilt Commodores, 88-73.

UNCW was lights out from beyond the arc (12-20; 60.0 percent) while Delaware had a better effective field goal percentage (0.508 vs. 0.539). Justyn Mutts put together a solid outing for Delaware with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Jaylen Sims had a good outing for UNCW, finishing with 19 points and five rebounds.

The Fightin’ Blue Hens dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent matchup, Delaware won 70-66. Delaware had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.618 vs. 0.452). UNCW, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (11.8 vs. 15.9). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Delaware figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 83rd in offensive efficiency, while UNCW ranks 235th in defensive efficiency.

UNCW Seahawks vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Delaware, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UNCW ranks 152nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while Delaware ranks 196th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
  • The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Seahawks rank 65th (3.0).
  • Delaware ranks 113th in assists per game (13.2) while UNCW ranks 146th in assists allowed per game (13.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Fightin’ Blue Hens have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Delaware has defeated opponents by an average of 8.5 points.
  • During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 61.2 points per game (11.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.6 points per game (5.2 above their season average).