The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (4-1) clash with the UNCG Spartans (4-1) at the Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
UNCG Spartans vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens ATS Prediction
The Spartans will be hoping for similar success after beating the Prairie View A&M Panthers in their last contest, 74-66. The Spartans held the Panthers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.2 (below their season average of 35.8) and had a free throw rate of 0.305 (above their season average of 0.133). UNCG rallied around Francis Alonso, who was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
In the Fightin’ Blue Hens’ last game, they dismantled the Wilmington (DE) Wildcats, 70-40. Delaware’s 0.563 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Wilmington (DE), who had a mark of 0.281. Ithiel Horton was the game’s leading scorer with 14 points on 5-for-9 shooting from the field.
The Spartans won the sole game against the Fightin’ Blue Hens last season, 79-66. The Spartans made 15 of their 18 free throws (83.3 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.1 vs. 25.8).
Based on historical performance heading into this one, ball protection could play a significant role in this battle. Dating back to last season, Delaware has committed the 44th-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of UNCG has forced the ninth-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.9 percent).
UNCG Spartans vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Delaware, ATS Winner – UNCG, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UNCG ranks 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Delaware ranks 299th (18.3).
The Spartans rank 24th in steals per game (7.7) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 264th (5.1).
UNCG ranks 85th in blocks per game (3.9) while Delaware ranks 240th (2.6).
The Spartans rank 12th in rebounds allowed per game (30.6) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 155th (34.7).
UNCG ranks 14th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while Delaware ranks 153rd (13.2).
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