Bryant vs Delaware Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/18/24

The Bryant Bulldogs are visiting the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens on Monday, November 18th at the Bob Carpenter Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Bryant Bulldogs vs Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Prediction.

Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Preview

The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens have a 2-1 record this season and are coming off a 64-58 win at Iona. The Hens are 1-2 against the spread, and 2-1 in over/under, while having a 1-1 home record.

Offensively, Delaware is averaging 72.7 points per game, which ranks 269th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73.3 points per game (231st). The Hens shoot with 42% from the field (286th) and with 32.8% from beyond the arc (196th). The Hens shoot 74.6% from the free-throw line (104th) and are grabbing 36.7 rebounds per game (227th).

Niels Lane leads Delaware in scoring this season, with an average of 16.3 points and a team-high 6 rebounds, while John Camden adds 12 points and 3.7 rebounds. 

Bryant Bulldogs Preview

The Bryant Bulldogs have a 2-1 record this season and are coming off an 87-64 win in Buffalo. The Bulldogs are 2-0 against the spread, and 1-1 in over/under while having a 0-1 road record.

Offensively, Bryant is averaging an elite 93.3 points per game, which ranks 21st in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 72.3 points per game (217th). The Bulldogs shoot with 46.4% from the field (155th) and with 36.1% from beyond the arc (124th). The Bulldogs shoot 75% from the free-throw line (94th), while they are the 9th-best team in the nation in rebounding, with 48.7.

Rafael Pinzon leads Bryant in scoring this season, with an average of 21.7 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Barry Evans adds 12.7 points and 6 rebounds. 

Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win

• Delaware has won eight of its last 10 night games against non-conference opponents.
• Bryant has lost three of its last four road games.
• Delaware has won the first half in five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Bryant Bulldogs will win

• Bryant has won eight of its last nine night games following a road win.
• Delaware has lost three of its last four games against non-conference opponents at Bob Carpenter Center.
• Bryant has won the first half in each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Bryant Bulldogs vs Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Prediction

In their only previous meeting back in 2013, Delaware won at home, 108-107 in overtime.  In this Bryant Bulldogs vs Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Prediction, Bryant is coming as a -4.5 road favorites. Bryant is the superior team in this matchup, scoring 20.6 more points than Delaware while being an elite team on the boards. Delaware is struggling with their shooting this season, which won’t make things easier against a superior opponent. Take the better team in the Bryant Bulldogs and lay the points on the road.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Bryant Bulldogs -4.5