Western Kentucky vs Delaware Prediction 2/18/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Western Kentucky vs Delaware prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, Delaware. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Preview

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 14-11 (7-7) this season after they defeated Middle Tennessee by a score of 82-80 in their last game. Western Kentucky led 42-37 at halftime, but they were outscored 43-40 in the second half in the win. The Hilltoppers shot 49% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 88% on free throws in the game. Teagan Moore led WKU with 28 points and five rebounds, while Grant Newell added 20 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Western Kentucky defeated FIU by a score of 80-70, but lost to Jacksonville State by a score of 71-66 before that. The Hilltoppers have scored 77.5 points per game with 40.4 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.6 points against per game this season. Teagan Moore is averaging 17.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, while Grant Newell is averaging 12.0 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for the Hilltoppers. Western Kentucky is shooting 39.7% from the field, 75.6% on free throws, and 32.8% on three pointers this season. 

Delaware Blue Hens Betting Preview

The Delaware Blue Hens are 9-16 (5-9) this year after they defeated Missouri State by a score of 76-67 in their last game. Delaware led 35-25 at halftime, but they were outscored 42-41 in the second half in the win. The Blue Hens shot 53% from the field, 44% on three pointers, and 94% on free throws in the game. Justyn Fernandez led Delaware with 23 points and three rebounds, while Tyler Houser added 21 points and nine rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Delaware defeated FIU by a score of 68-66 and Middle Tennessee by a score of 89-88. The Blue Hens have scored 66.9 points per game with 31.5 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.8 points against per game this season. Justyn Fernandez is averaging 15.8 points and 2.3 assists per game, while Christian Bliss is averaging 15.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for the Blue Hens. Delaware is shooting 44.7% from the field, 76.9% on free throws, and 35.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win

• Western Kentucky has lost six of its last seven road night games against the Conference USA.
• Delaware has won each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Delaware has won the first half in three of its last four night games at Bob Carpenter Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will win

• Delaware has lost four of its last five night games at Bob Carpenter Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Western Kentucky has won three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Thirteen of Western Kentucky’s last 14 road night games against the Conference USA have produced a total of 141+ points.
• Eight of Delaware’s last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.

Western Kentucky vs Delaware Prediction 

Delaware comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they will be at home for this one. The Blue Hens are shooting 45% from the field and they have allowed 70 points or fewer in three of their last five games. Western Kentucky has won three of their last four games and they are .500 in conference play. The Hilltoppers are shooting 40% from the field, but they have scored 80+ points in back to back games. I can’t back a team shooting 40% from the field on the road, so I will take Delaware at home.

David Racey's Pick: Delaware +3.5