| MATCHUP | Missouri State Bears | Delaware Blue Hens |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Spread | +3 -110 | -3 -110 |
| Moneyline | +130 | -155 |
| Total | Over 52.5 (-110) | Under 52.5 (-110) |
| Where | Delaware Stadium, Newark, DE | |
| When | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
Missouri State Bears Betting Preview
The Missouri State Bears lost to Western Kentucky, beat Kennessaw State, and they play Sam Houston next. Missouri State has lost 4 of its last 6 games. Skyler Locklear is completing 65.7 percent of his passes for 788 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Isaiah Myers and Jmariyae Robinson have combined for 765 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Mekhi Miller has 13 receptions.
The Missouri State Bears’ ground game is averaging 132.3 yards per contest, and Ramone Green Jr. leads the way with 227 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Missouri State is allowing 30.5 points and 426.7 yards per game. Jared Lloyd leads the Missouri State Bears with 71 tackles, Josh Lukusa has 1 sack, and Jashawn Cooper has 1 interception.
Delaware Blue Hens Betting Preview
The Delaware Blue Hens lost to Middle Tennessee and Liberty, and they play Western Kentucky next. Delaware has lost 4 of its last 5 games. Nick Minicucci is completing 57.3 percent of his passes for 838 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Da’Wain Lofton and Sean Wilson have combined for 651 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Donovan Lewis has 15 receptions.
The Delaware Blue Hens ground game is averaging 94 yards per contest, and Jo Silver leads the way with 230 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Delaware is allowing 26.8 points and 390.7 yards per game. Colin Gallagher leads the Delaware Blue Hens with 42 tackles, Blake Matthews has 4.5 sacks, and George Mullins has 2 interceptions.
Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win
- Delaware has won five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams at Delaware Stadium.
- Missouri State has lost three of its last four games against conference opponents.
- Delaware has covered the spread in four of its last five games at Delaware Stadium.
- Missouri State has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The favorite has won the first half in each of Delaware’s last four games.
Why the Missouri State Bears will win
- Delaware has lost four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Delaware has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Missouri State has covered the spread in three of its last four games in October.
Total Points Facts
- Four of Delaware’s last five games against non-AP-ranked teams at Delaware Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Missouri State’s last three road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Delaware Blue Hens Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Sean Wilson leads Delaware for receptions (25) this season.
Missouri State Bears Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Isaiah Myers leads Conference USA for receiving yards (554) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Delaware ranks T134th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (1.7).
- Delaware ranks 133rd among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (-5.2).
- Missouri State ranks T127th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (9.5).
- Missouri State ranks 126th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (426.7).
Missouri State vs Delaware Prediction
I’m looking at the over in this spot. I can’t get involved with a side when we don’t know if Nick Minicucci will play. We’ve seen Delaware lose and fail to cover each of its last three games. I expect points. Missouri State is 125th in total defense and 116th in scoring defense. Deals are 107th in total defense, 125th in pass defense, and 96th in scoring defense. Instead of getting involved on a side, I’m rolling with the over.