The Hofstra Pride (10-3) welcome the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (8-5) to Mack Sports Complex as they look to prolong their seven-game home winning streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 28, 2018.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens at Hofstra Pride Free Prediction
The Fightin’ Blue Hens are hoping for a better outcome after their 73-67 loss to the Maryland Terrapins in their last game. Getting to the free throw line was one of Maryland’s largest strengths. They had 30 free throw attempts, while Delaware had just 11. Eric Carter was the game’s leading scorer with 29 points on 12-for-14 shooting.
The last time the Pride were in action, they won big over the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, 79-61. The Pride had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (19.4 vs. 8.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.188 vs. 0.125). Justin Wright-Foreman was Hofstra’s leading scorer with 20 points on 8-for-20 shooting from the field.
After the Pride won both contests against the Fightin’ Blue Hens last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Hofstra won 64-59. The Pride’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Fightin’ Blue Hens. Hofstra had a rate of 6.0, while Delaware posted a mark of 16.0.
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Carter (0 points) has been great for the Fightin’ Blue Hens while Eli Pemberton (0 points) has made great contributions to the Pride.
The productive offense of Hofstra will battle against the porous defense of Delaware. The Pride currently rank 45th in offensive efficiency, while the Fightin’ Blue Hens are 260th in defensive efficiency. The Pride figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Delaware vs. Hofstra Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Hofstra, ATS Winner – Delaware, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Delaware averages 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 123rd in the NCAA. Hofstra ranks 150th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
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The Fightin’ Blue Hens’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.4, up from 4.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Pride have scored an average of 78.4 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
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