The James Madison Dukes (9-9, 2-3 CAA) and the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (12-7, 4-2 CAA), who both like to play patient, will battle at Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
James Madison Dukes vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Betting Prediction
The last time the Dukes played, they topped the Towson Tigers, 74-65. James Madison made good use of their 28 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 24 of them (85.7 percent). Towson, on the other hand, was just 7-13 (53.8 percent). Darius Banks had a good game for James Madison, finishing with 22 points and 11 rebounds.
The Fightin’ Blue Hens lost to the Charleston Cougars in their last matchup, 71-58. Charleston’s 0.578 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Delaware, who had a mark of 0.406. The Cougars’ mark was above their season average of 0.528, while the Fightin’ Blue Hens’ was below their season average of 0.548. With 23 points on 7-for-14 shooting, Ryan Allen was the top scorer from either team.
After the Fightin’ Blue Hens won both contests against the Dukes last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Delaware won 68-66. Delaware had a much better free throw rate (0.208 vs. 0.095). James Madison, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.0 vs. 21.2).
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. Delaware currently ranks 299th in possessions per game (67.2) and James Madison is 297th (67.4).
James Madison vs. Delaware Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – James Madison, ATS Winner – Delaware, O/U – Over
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The Dukes have outscored opponents by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. On the season, James Madison has been defeated by an average of 0.2 points.
During their last five games, the Fightin’ Blue Hens have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (2.9 below their season average).
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