The Charleston Cougars (18-6, 7-4 CAA) visit Delaware to take on the Fightin’ Blue Hens (14-10, 6-5 CAA) in a game that will likely be low scoring. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Charleston Cougars at Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens ATS Prediction
The last time the Cougars played, they defeated the Towson Tigers, 54-53. Charleston’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Towson. The Cougars had a rate of 15.4 (worse than their season average of 14.7), while the Tigers posted a mark of 17.7. Charleston was lifted by Zep Jasper, who was the top scorer from either team with 12 points on 4-for-5 shooting.
The Fightin’ Blue Hens were blown out by the William & Mary Tribe in their last matchup, 84-63. William & Mary’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Tribe had 14 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds, while the Fightin’ Blue Hens had seven and 25, respectively. With 14 points on 4-for-14 shooting, Ithiel Horton led Delaware in scoring.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. Ryan Allen scored a game-high 23 points in the first game, in which the Fightin’ Blue Hens lost 71-58. Charleston had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.578 vs. 0.406). Delaware, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (15-17; 88.2 percent).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Delaware ranks 317th in possessions per game (66.5) and Charleston is 341st (65.1). Moreover, the Cougars rank 36th in turnover percentage (16.4 percent), while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 344th in opponents’ turnover percentage (15.2 percent).
Charleston at Delaware ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Charleston ranks 90th in steals per game (6.8) while Delaware ranks 225th (4.5).
The Cougars rank 36th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 125th (34.6).
Delaware ranks 149th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while Charleston ranks 227th (20.1).
The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 160th in assists per game (12.9) while the Cougars rank 230th (11.1).
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The Cougars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.6, up from 6.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Fightin’ Blue Hens have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (4.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (1.0 below their season average).
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