It will be a battle between CAA opponents when the Northeastern Huskies (7-6, 1-0 CAA) welcome the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (8-6, 0-1 CAA) to Matthews Arena. The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 30, 2018.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs. Northeastern Huskies Free Prediction
In the Fightin’ Blue Hens’ last matchup, they were topped by the Maryland Terrapins, 73-67. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Maryland’s largest strengths. They had 30 free throw attempts, while Delaware had just 11. Eric Carter was the game’s high scorer with 29 points on 12-for-14 shooting.
The Huskies lost a close one to the Boston University Terriers in their last game, 77-74. Boston University’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Terriers had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 22) and total rebounds (38 vs. 30). With 31 points on 10-for-19 shooting, Vasa Pusica was the top scorer from either team.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. Northeastern currently ranks 334th in possessions per game (65.8) and Delaware is 289th (67.8).
Carter has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Delaware.
After the Huskies won all three contests against the Fightin’ Blue Hens last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last contest, Northeastern won 74-50. The Huskies had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.6 vs. 13.9) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.577 vs. 0.370).
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens at Northeastern Huskies ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Northeastern ranks 17th in rebounds allowed per game (30.2) while Delaware ranks 113th (34.7).
The Huskies are 29th in the NCAA with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while the Fightin’ Blue Hens are 57th with 2.9 blocks allowed per game.
Northeastern ranks 120th in three pointers attempted per game (23.2) while Delaware ranks 134th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
The Huskies average 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 100th in the NCAA. The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 108th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
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The Fightin’ Blue Hens’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.4, up from 1.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (5.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (1.6 below their season average).
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