The Northeastern Huskies (21-9, 14-4 CAA) meet the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (14-18, 7-12 CAA) in the Colonial Conference Tourney at North Charleston Coliseum. The game is scheduled to get underway at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 4, 2018.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs. Northeastern Huskies ATS Prediction
The last time the Fightin’ Blue Hens played, they defeated the Elon Phoenix, 86-79. The Fightin’ Blue Hens had an absurd free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.224) and had a turnover percentage of 8.2 (better than their season average of 14.1). Eric Carter led the way for Delaware, recording 20 points and 11 rebounds.
The Huskies won big over the Elon Phoenix in their last game, 81-59. The Huskies made 16 of their 18 free throws (88.9 percent), while the Phoenix had a turnover percentage of 22.8 (above their season average of 15.0). Vasa Pusica was the top scorer from either team with 31 points on 9-for-23 shooting.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Northeastern currently ranks 260th in possessions per game (67.9) and Delaware is 298th (66.9).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Carter (11.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.2 blocks) has been great for the Fightin’ Blue Hens while Pusica (22.0 points and 4.6 assists) has made great contributions to the Huskies.
The Huskies have emerged victorious in both games against the Fightin’ Blue Hens this year, escaping with a narrow three-point victory the last time these teams met. The Huskies made 13 of their 18 free throws (72.2 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.594 vs. 0.549). Pusica was the game’s top overall scorer with 27 points.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs. Northeastern Huskies ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Delaware, ATS Winner – Delaware, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Northeastern ranks 77th in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while Delaware ranks 271st (17.8).
The Huskies rank 50th in assists per game (15.7) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 234th (11.9).
Delaware ranks 149th in rebounds per game (35.2) while Northeastern ranks 265th (32.3).
The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 45th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Huskies rank 116th (6.2).
Northeastern ranks 17th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Delaware ranks 73rd (3.0).
Bettings Trends:
The Fightin’ Blue Hens have outscored opponents by an average of 4.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Delaware has lost by an average of 2.1 points.
During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (3.1 below their season average).
