Delaware (4-3) vs Delaware State (3-5)
Game Info: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30 pm (Bob Carpenter Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Delaware -13 / Delaware State +13 — Over/Under: 148.5
The Delaware State Hornets are visiting the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens on Tuesday, December 3rd 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 Delaware State Hornets vs Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Prediction.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Preview
The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens have a 4-3 record this season and are coming off a 72-66 win in Rider. The Hens are 5-2 against the spread, and 5-2 in over/under, while having a 1-2 home record.
Offensively, Delaware is averaging 77.9 points per game, which ranks 146th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 77.1 points per game (301st). The Hens shoot with 44.9% from the field (182nd) and 37.3% from beyond the arc (66th). The Hens shoot with 80.7% from the free throw line, which is the 10th-best in the nation, and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game (287th).
John Camden leads Delaware in scoring this season, with an average of 17.7 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Cavan Reilly adds 14.1 points. Delaware will play against Duquesne following this one.
Delaware State Hornets Preview
The Delaware State Hornets have a 3-5 record this season and are coming off a 68-90 loss in Texas. The Hornets are 1-4 against the spread, and 3-2 in over/under while having a 0-5 road record.
Offensively, Delaware State is averaging 72.3 points per game, which ranks 254th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 69.8 points per game, which ranks 154th nationally. The Hornets shoot 42.5% from the field (273rd) and 35.4% from beyond the arc (119th). The Hornets shoot 69% from the free throw line (243rd) and are grabbing 40.1 rebounds per game (54th).
Martaz Robinson leads Delaware State in scoring this season, with an average of 16.4 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Robert Smith adds 13.5 points, 3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. Delaware State will take on Loyola MD, NJIT, GRambling, and Alabama State after this game.
Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win
- Delaware State has lost each of its last seven games against the Coastal Athletic Association.
- Delaware has won seven of its last eight games against Delaware State.
- Delaware State has lost the first half in each of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents.
Why the Delaware State Hornets will win
- Delaware has lost four of its last five games against non-conference opponents at Bob Carpenter Center.
- The road team has won the first half in each of the last three games between Delaware State and Delaware.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of Delaware’s last 12 games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Conference have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Fourteen of Delaware State’s last 16 night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Delaware ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (80.7%).
- Delaware ranks T41st among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.3).
- Delaware State ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (14.1).
- Delaware State ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (64.7%).
Delaware State Hornets vs Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Prediction
Delaware is 7-1 in their last 8 meetings against Delaware State, but the Hornets are 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings. In their most recent meeting last year, Delaware won 76-67 on the road. In this Delaware State Hornets vs Fightin’ Blue Hens Prediction, Delaware is coming as -13 home favorites. Delaware is better offensively, scoring 5.6 points more than Delaware State, while the Hornets are better defensively, allowing 7.3 points less. The Hens have better percentages both in field goals and in 3-pointers, having a top-70 3-point percentage, while on the other hand, the Hornets are a top-60 rebounding team. The Hornets might have been winless on the road, but they are forcing close games against the Hens, and the spread feels a bit too high. I’m taking the Delaware State Hornets and laying the +13 points in this one.