Missouri State vs Delaware Prediction 12/29/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Missouri State vs Delaware prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 29th at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, Delaware. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Missouri State Bears Betting Preview

The Missouri State Bears are 6-5 this season after they defeated Lindenwood by a score of 70-65 in their last game. Missouri State led 34-22 at halftime, but they were outscored 43-36 in the second half in the win. The Bears shot 42% from the field, 22% on three pointers, and 52% on free throws in the game. Michael Osei-Bonsu led Missouri State with 19 points and six rebounds, while Keith Palek III added 14 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Missouri State defeated Oral Roberts by a score of 63-62, but lost to Xavier by a score of 75-57 before that. The Bears have scored 74.5 points per game with 36.5 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.1 points against per game this season. Keith Palek III is averaging 18.0 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, while Michael Osei-Bonsu is averaging 14.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game for the Bears. Missouri State is shooting 44.7% from the field, 67.2% on free throws, and 28.1% on three pointers this season. 

Delaware Blue Hens Betting Preview

The Delaware Blue Hens are 4-7 this year after they defeated Rider by a score of 65-57 in their last game. Delaware led 31-25 at halftime and was able to maintain that lead in the second half for the win. The Blue Hens shot 47% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Macon Emory led Delaware with 17 points and nine rebounds, while Justyn Fernandez added 12 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Delaware lost to CS Northridge by a score of 88-66, but did beat George Washington by a score of 70-58 before that. The Blue Hens have scored 68.4 points per game with 32.8 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.6 points against per game this season. Justyn Fernandez is averaging 16.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, while Christian Bliss is averaging 14.4 points and 6.5 assists per game for the Blue Hens. Delaware is shooting 44.7% from the field, 74.3% on free throws, and 36.0% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win

• The home team has won each of Missouri State’s last five games.
• Missouri State has lost each of its last three road games following a home win.
• Missouri State has lost the first half in seven of its last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Missouri State Bears will win

• Missouri State has won seven of its last eight games against the Conference USA.
• Delaware has lost each of its last four day games at Bob Carpenter Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Delaware’s last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Bob Carpenter Center have produced a total of 138+ points.
• Each of Missouri State’s last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 135+ points.

Missouri State vs Delaware Prediction 

Missouri State comes into this contest looking for their third win in a row, but the previous two have been by a combined six points. The Bears are shooting 45% from the field and they have scored 63 points or fewer in two of their last three. Delaware has won two of their last three games, but they have allowed at least 75 points in three of their last five. The Blue Hens are shooting 45% from the field and they are averaging just 32.8 rebounds per game. I think Missouri State is the slightly better team, so give me the Bears here.

David Racey's Pick: Missouri State ML