Delaware vs UNC Wilmington Prediction 3/1/25 College Basketball Picks

The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens are visiting the UNC Wilmington Seahawks on Saturday, March 1st at the Raiford G. Trask Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs UNC Wilmington Seahawks Prediction. We will examine:

The UNC Wilmington Seahawks son recent form and player performance

The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UNC Wilmington Seahawks

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens

Recent betting trends in games played between Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hensand UNC Wilmington Seahawks

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs UNC Wilmington Seahawks game

UNC Wilmington Seahawks Preview

The UNC Wilmington Seahawks have a 23-7 record this season and are sitting on the second place of the CAA. UNC Wilmington is coming off a 79-60 win in Campbell. The Seahawks are 18-10 against the spread, and 15-11-2 in over/under, while having a 14-3 home record.

Offensively, UNC Wilmington is averaging 79.6 points per game, which ranks 49th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.5 points per game (139th). The Seahawks shoot with 47.2% from the field (52nd), and with 34.4% from beyond the arc (153rd). The Seahawks shoot with 73.7% from the free-throw line (120th), and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game (27th).

Donovan Newby leads UNC Wilmington in scoring this season, with an average of 14.5 points and a team-high 3.5 assists, while Khamari McGriff adds 11.6 points and 4 rebounds per game. 

Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Preview

The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens have a 12-18 record this season and are sitting on the 12th place of the CAA. Delaware is coming off a 84-94 win in Charleston. The Blue Hens are 14-14 against the spread, and 20-8 in over/under, while having a 3-10 road record.

Offensively, Delaware averaging 77 points per game, which ranks 96th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 78.4 points per game (329th). The Hens shoot with 47.1% from the field (61st), and with 36.4% from beyond the arc (61st). The Hens shoot with 78.3% from the free throw line, which is the 17th-best in the nation, they are grabbing 32 rebounds per game (327th).

John Camden leads Delaware in scoring this season, with an average of 16.6 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Cavan Reilly adds 13.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.

Why the North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks will win

• North Carolina-Wilmington has won each of its last 10 home games following a road win.
• Delaware has lost each of its last six road games.
• Delaware has lost the first half in each of its last six road games against the Coastal Athletic Association.

Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win

• Delaware has won six of its last eight night games against North Carolina-Wilmington.
• Delaware has won the first half in three of its last four night games at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum.

Matchup/League Facts

• North Carolina-Wilmington ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (55.4%).
• North Carolina-Wilmington ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (67.9%).
• Delaware ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.3%).
• Delaware ranks 49th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (70.2).

Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs UNC Wilmington Seahawks Prediction

UNC Wilmington is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings against Delaware, but Delaware is 5-4-1 against the spread in their last 10 meetings. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings in UNC Wilmington, and in their previous meeting earlier this season, UNC Wilmington won 77-67 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

In this Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs UNC Wilmington Seahawks Prediction, UNC Wilmington coming as -10.5 home favorites. UNC Wilmington is rightfully favored, as they have a better record, and have been extremely strong at home, while Delaware has been terrible on the road. UNC Wilmington has been playing good basketball lately, as they are 8-2 in their last 10 games, while on the other hand, Delaware is struggling mightily, as they are 1-9 in their last 10 games, and 2-8 against the spread. UNC Wilmington has already won their previous meeting by 10 points on the road, and I expect them to take care of business at home as well. Take the UNC Wilmington Seahawks and lay the points at home.