The Delaware State Hornets (2-8) will attempt to put an end to their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (8-4) at Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.
Delaware State Hornets vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Betting Prediction
The Hornets are trying to rebound after their 81-56 loss to the East Carolina Pirates in their last game. One of East Carolina’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They made 27 trips to the line, while Delaware State went 18 times. Saleik Edwards was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
The last time the Fightin’ Blue Hens took the court, they lost to the Maryland Terrapins, 73-67. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Maryland’s biggest strengths. They had 30 free throw attempts, while Delaware had just 11. With 29 points on 12-for-14 shooting, Eric Carter was the top scorer from either team.
After the Fightin’ Blue Hens won the lone contest against the Hornets last season, 68-59, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Fightin’ Blue Hens had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.0 vs. 23.5) and had a better turnover percentage (15.8 vs. 19.2).
Carter has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Delaware.
The sweet-shooting offense of Delaware will clash against the bottom-tier defense of Delaware State. The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 12th in effective field goal percentage (0.572), while the Hornets are 321st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.530). The Fightin’ Blue Hens figure to have the edge on that side of the ball. Also, the Hornets, who rank 292nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.171), will square off against the Fightin’ Blue Hens, who rank 39th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.181).
Delaware State at Delaware Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Delaware, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Delaware ranks 123rd in assists per game (13.5) while Delaware State ranks 194th in assists allowed per game (16.7).
The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 167th in rebounds per game (35.0) while the Hornets rank 204th in rebounds allowed per game (43.7).
Delaware ranks 183rd in three pointers attempted per game (21.0) while Delaware State ranks 209th in three pointers allowed per game (24.7).
The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 94th in blocks per game (3.4) while the Hornets rank 105th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.8, up from 15.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Fightin’ Blue Hens have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (9.3 below their season average).
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